Title
Self-Cleaning Strainers Replacement Parts (Ordinance S-45316)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with S.P. Kinney Engineers, Inc. to provide self-cleaning strainers and replacement parts for the Water Services Department. Expenditures are not to exceed $280,000 over the 10-year term of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant has six strainers custom-built by S.P. Kinney Engineers, Inc. Automatic self-cleaning strainers continuously remove suspended particles from the reuse water system. Much of wastewater treatment plant equipment is cooled by reuse water. Removing particles from the system results in fewer line blockages and increases system productivity.
Procurement Information
In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing that there is only one source for these necessary parts which are custom built and are only available from S.P. Kinney Engineers, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract term will be for 10 years, effective on or about Feb. 1, 2019, with an end date of Jan. 31, 2029. There are no options to extend the contract.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $280,000 over the 10-year term of the contract. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Location
91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, 5616 S. 91st Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.