Title
CEM Moisture Microwave Analyzer Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance Services (Ordinance S-43229)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager or his designee, to enter into an agreement with CEM Corporation for CEM Moisture Microwave and Analyzer Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance Services. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department Wastewater Treatment Division uses CEM Smart 5 Moisture Microwave Analyzers to determine the solids percentage of various wastewater treatment process samples. The results obtained from analysis of these samples are used to monitor, optimize and control the solids thickening and solids dewatering processes. CEM Corporation is a sole source provider of CEM products and services.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing that CEM is the sole manufacturer, supplier and distributor that is authorized to perform and/or provide services to its analytical and microwave-based instrumentation.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement will commence upon Council approval for a five-year period.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $132,500 over the life of the contract, with an estimated annual cost of $26,500. Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.