Report Prepared by: Bill Osmer, Public Works Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plant
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Trojan Technologies Group ULC for Programming, Software, Licensing, and Parts Necessary for Improvements to the Trojan 3000 Plus Ultraviolet Disinfection System at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Capital Project CP250065, in the Amount not to Exceed $280,153.69
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, supplies, and services for the wastewater treatment facility needed to improve and maintain the UV disinfection system through manufacturer supplied parts and service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for sole source purchases; and,
B. Approving a Design Agreement for Professional Services with Trojan Technologies Group ULC, for Programming, Software, Licensing, and Parts Necessary for Improvements to the Trojan 3000 plus Ultraviolet Disinfection System at the Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount not to exceed $280,153.69; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents or contracts that are approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding:
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, competitive bidding requirements for purchases in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), the "bidding threshold", may be waived with the approval of the city council. Waivers may be authorized for, but are not limited to, cooperative purchasing in conjuncti...
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