Report Prepared by: Noel Barocio, Public Works Supervisor - WWTP Maintenance
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Statement of Services with PrivITation Consulting Corp. in the not to Exceed Amount of $82,600 for Replacement of the Johnson Controls HVAC Automation System for the Laboratory at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the City's competitive bidding requirements and approving an agreement with PrivITation Consulting Corp. in the amount of $82,600 for the HVAC automation system replacement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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 purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment; and,
B. Approving the Statement of Services with PrivITation Consulting Corp., in the not to exceed amount of $82,600 for replacement of the Johnson Controls HVAC Automation System at the Lab for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, or desginee, to execute the necessary documents, and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Merced Municipal Code (MMC), Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Section 3.04.120 - Written contract. The purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than $37,000.00, the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract.
MMC Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding. Waivers may be authorized for, but are n...
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