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Approval of Sole Source Purchase for Water Facility Equipment

Original title: Approve a Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for the Purpose of Making a Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Clarifier Baffles with Installation from Ovivo USA, LLC Sedimentation Group for the Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility and to Approve a Budget Resolution Amending the FY2023 Budget, BAF #23-058-A in the amount of $61,890. (Utilities Director)

Record date · April 11, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to bypass competitive bidding to purchase replacement for the Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility. The project includes installation by Ovivo USA, LLC and requires a $61,890 amendment to the FY2023 budget.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $61,890 in public funds for specific water treatment equipment without seeking competing bids from other vendors.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Ovivo USA, LLC Sedimentation Group

The company is designated as the sole-source provider for the equipment and installation services.

Directly affected

City taxpayers

Taxpayers are funding the $61,890 expenditure for the facility upgrades.

Key Facts

The resolution waives the standard competitive bidding process for this purchase.
The city will purchase replacement clarifier baffles including installation services.
The vendor for this project is Ovivo USA, LLC Sedimentation Group.
The equipment is designated for the Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility.

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The project requires a budget amendment of $61,890.
The budget amendment is identified as BAF #23-058-A.
The resolution is part of the FY2023 budget cycle.
The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city not using competitive bidding for this purchase?

The resolution designates this as a 'sole source' purchase, meaning the city has determined that the specific equipment or services are only available from this single vendor.

What is a clarifier baffle?

It is a component used in water treatment facilities to help separate solids from wastewater during the sedimentation process.

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