Title
Ultraviolet Disinfection System Replacement Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of ultraviolet disinfection system replacement parts by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve contracts with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc. and Suez Treatment Solutions for the purchase of ultraviolet disinfection system replacement parts for the term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract for compatibility.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide replacement bulbs and parts needed for preventive maintenance and repair of ultraviolet systems installed within wastewater treatment plants to disinfect sanitary sewer flow.
§ The ultraviolet systems were previously installed within the plants through competitively bid construction projects.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $650,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget