Title
Centrifuges Agreement for Water Production Plants - Request for Award (Ordinance S-47471)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Alfa Laval, Inc. to provide centrifuge parts and services for the purpose of maintaining the centrifuges at the Water Production Plants for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $2.2 million.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to provide parts and services for the existing centrifuges used by the Water Production Plants. The centrifuges are necessary equipment that remove debris and sludge from the surface water in the production process.
This direct selection is necessary because Alfa Laval, Inc. is the sole source provider for the Alfa Laval Centrifuges.
Alfa Laval, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to parts, service, and troubleshooting when necessary.
Procurement Information
An exception to the procurement process was determined to select the Contractor as set forth in City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. A direct selection was made because there is only one known capable supplier of goods or services due to the unique nature of the requirement, supplier, or market condition.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about July 1, 2021, for a seven-year aggregate term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Alfa Laval, Inc. will not exceed $2.2 million.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.