Title
Belt Filter Press Replacement Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of belt filter press replacement parts and services by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. for the purchase of belt filter press replacement parts and services for a 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
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Travis Hunnicutt, 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 compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide replacement parts and services for the repair and reconditioning of Klampress belt filter press machines at the wastewater treatment plants.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
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 and Charlotte Water Operating Budget