Title
Valve Reconditioning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with A-C Service Repair Inc. for valve reconditioning services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
John Huber, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide rehabilitation of Charlotte Water’s valves in order to maintain their operational status and minimize downtime. This will allow like new reconditioned valves to be put back in service at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new valves.
§ On December 7, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ A-C Service Repair Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget