Title
Conveyor Belt Replacement Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of conveyor belt replacement parts by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Serpentix Conveyor Corp. for the purchase of conveyor belt replacement parts, 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 a needed product is available from only one source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide replacement parts for the repair and rehabilitation of existing conveyor belts at the Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (Council District 4).
§ The conveyor belts were previously installed within the plant through competitively bid construction projects. Compatible parts are only available from the manufacturer, Serpentix Conveyor Corp.
§ Estimated cost of the replacement parts is $117,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A, Appendix 1, Section27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan