Title
Underwater Maintenance, Repair and Parts for Water Services Department (Ordinance S-45637)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Arizona Commercial Diving Service, Inc., for underwater maintenance, repairs and parts for the Water Services Department's reservoir sites, water, and wastewater treatment plants for a five-year period. The aggregate value will not exceed $2,200,000 over the life of the contract, with annual expenditures estimated at $440,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department (WSD) uses divers to perform cleaning functions for repairs and equipment replacement for infrastructure that is located underwater with minimum process interruptions. WSD is a 24/7 operation with a critical need to use diving services to reduce disruption to the treatment process that could result in serious violations of regulatory permits.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Phoenix City Code section 43-12 (A) and (B), and the City's Administrative Regulation 3.10, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) was posted on the City's solicitation website on Feb. 13, 2019. One bid was received on March 20, 2019.
Arizona Commercial Diving Services, Inc.: $440,000 annually
Contract Term
The contract term is for five years effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract is not to exceed $2,200,000, with annual expenditures estimated at $440,000. Funding for this contract 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.