Title
Backflow Prevention Assemblies, Supply and Service - IFB 16-044A (Ordinance S-47356)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to ratify the extension and allow additional expenditures under Contract 142113 with Piper Power Plumbing & Mechanical Inc., for the supply and service of Backflow Prevention Assemblies for Public Works, Water Services, and Phoenix Convention Center Departments. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $819,975.
Report
Summary
Backflow Prevention assemblies are required on all potable water supply piping, which must be tested and maintained to ensure proper operation. This contract will provide these services in all City-owned facilities. Without these services, the City of Phoenix would be unable to operate its public buildings, parks, and swimming pools.
The City is working to competitively re-solicit the contract to ensure the City receives the services at the best possible value. An extension is necessary in order to ensure City services are not interrupted during the re-solicitation process.
Contract Term
The contract term will be extended through May 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $819,975 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $3,569,975. Funds are available in the various Department’s budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Feb. 3, 2016.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.