Title
Accurain Compost Facility Equipment - Maintenance and Repair Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-43832)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with DariTech, Inc., (3520899) in an amount not to exceed $48,000 over the life of the contract for equipment training and monitoring of a customized irrigation system. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department purchased DariTech, Inc., equipment for the 27th Avenue Compost Facility, including the 2016 Accurain Self Propelled Irrigation Traveler, a customized irrigation system. This contract will assist the City in ensuring that the equipment is being properly operated and maintained by the contracted Compost Facility operator in compliance with the original equipment manufacturer's guidelines. This equipment enables the City to comply with regulatory requirements for dust control by infusing moisture into the compost while connected to the compost turner.
Procurement Information
A determination has been made for this requirements contract because DariTech, Inc., is the only authorized vendor that provides equipment, parts, service, warranty and training for this irrigation system. In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing that there is only one source vendor for this essential equipment and services.
Contract Term
The initial one-year contract term shall begin on or about Sept. 7, 2017, and end on Sept. 6, 2018. Provisions of the contract include options to extend the term of the contract for up to two additional years, in one-year increments, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
Expenditures shall not exceed $48,000 over the life of the contract, with annual estimated expenditures of $16,000. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Location
The 27th Avenue Compost Facility is located at 3060 S. 27th Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.