Title
Wastewater Treatment Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of a screenings washer compactor by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Duperon for the purchase of a screenings washer compactor, 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
Joesph Lockler, 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 product is available from only one supply source.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* This contract will provide a Duperon screenings washer compactor for the McAlpine Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
* This screenings washer compactor will replace the current compactor which has reached the end of its useful life.
* Duperon is the only manufacturer of a dual auger screenings washer compactor capable of handling and processing grease and large debris required for the treatment plant's operation.
* Expenditures are estimated to be $161,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract because there is only one vendor that can supply the programmable logic controllers and related electrical components that are standard with the existing system parts and components. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a competitive bidding process and do not present opportunities for subcontracting. This aligns with wha...
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