Title
Global Plasma Solutions-Air HVAC Soft Ionization Parts and Services Contract - RFA 25-0677 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52014) - Districts 1, 8 & Out of City
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with JVI Arizona, LLC, dba Varitec Solutions, to provide parts and services for Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) bipolar ionization equipment on an as-needed basis for the Aviation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will be up to $200,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide parts and services for the GPS bipolar ionization equipment systems installed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and other City-owned properties. These systems create positive and negative ions that target contaminants in the air, allowing them to be captured in the air filtration system and improving indoor air quality. Third-party testing of the GPS bipolar ionization technology for micro-organisms has identified significant improvements in air quality.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. All bipolar ionization equipment is GPS manufactured and proprietary to JVI Arizona, LLC, dba Varitec Solutions.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about October 1, 2025, for a total five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The contract value will be up to $200,000 for the total five-year contract term.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's operating budget.
Location
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road;
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, 702 W. Deer Valley Road; and
- Phoenix Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ
Council Districts: 1, 8, and Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.