Title
Technology Approval Group Agreement - RFA 2223-WAD-577 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-49479)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Isle Utilities to participate in the Technology Approval Group for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $198,668.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to provide a platform for the Water Services Department to take part in water user meetings, forums, workshops, studies, programs, pilots, and reports. The Isle Technology Program will provide industry information to support utility needs.
Procurement Information
An exception to the procurement process was determined to select the contractor set forth in Administrative Regulation 3.10. A direct selection was made because there exists a lack of qualified or available contractors and consultants, which makes a competitive selection process impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about April 1, 2023 for a two-and-a-half-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Isle Utilities will not exceed $198,668 for the two-and-a-half-year aggregate term.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.