Title
CUES Equipment and Service Agreement - Request for Award (Ordinance S-48221)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc., to provide CUES equipment and services for the purpose of supplying video equipment and software for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The agreement will not exceed $570,300.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to provide CUES equipment and software to the Water Services Department. The equipment and software will be used to conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to sewer lines and storm drains, as well as to help identify possible sources of illicit discharges.
AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc.’s services include, but are not limited to: high definition video equipment needed to respond to issues proactively and reactively, repairs and replacement parts, software licensing and maintenance, and also operational training.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
An exception to the procurement process was determined as set forth in City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10 to select the Contractor. A direct selection was made because AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. is the sole source distributor of CUES brand equipment.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about Feb. 1, 2022, for a five-year aggregate term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. will not exceed $570,300 for the five-year aggregate term.
Funding 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.