Title
Water Treatment Flow Meters
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Venturi flow meters by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Primary Flow Signal, Inc. for the purchase of Venturi flow meters, accessories, and services for the term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute Section 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 because the needed products are only available from one source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide meters to accurately measure water flow for the proper treatment of drinking water within the water treatment process.
§ These meters are the only Venturi flow meters available which meet the required International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $100,000.
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 Capital Investment Plan