Title
Serpentix IPS Incline Conveyor System, Parts and Equipment (Ordinance S-46341)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Serpentix Conveyor Corp., to provide parts and equipment for the IPS incline conveyor system (conveyor system) which is owned and operated by the Water Services Department (WSD). 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 agreement value will not exceed $78,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to provide WSD with parts and equipment, on an as-needed basis, for the conveyor system located at the 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. The conveyor system is used to move debris from the pre-treatment bar screens to the waste containers for disposal. WSD maintenance staff require a supply of parts and equipment which will allow them to perform periodic maintenance and repairs on the conveyor system.
This direct selection is necessary because Serpentix Conveyor Corp., as the manufacturer of the conveyor system, is the only contractor that can provide the proprietary and patented parts and equipment.
Serpentix Conveyor Corp.'s services include, but are not limited to, the supply of parts and equipment for the conveyor system.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a direct selection process set forth in City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. A direct selection was made because Serpentix Conveyor Corp. is the sole source due to the unique nature of the goods.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years and will begin on April 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Serpentix Conveyor Corp. will not exceed $78,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Location
22nd Avenue and West Lower Buckeye Road
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.