Title
Purchase of BladeTechs Saw Blades - Requirements Contract - RFA 17-185 (Ordinance S-43712)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with BladeTechs, Inc. (Vendor 3054364) to purchase specialized saw blades for citywide use. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Under the contract, BladeTechs, Inc. will provide various specialty saw blades for use in many applications citywide such as cutting concrete and asphalt for the Street Transportation Department, cutting various types of pipe materials for the Water Services Department, and safety operations including breaching concrete walls and tile roof ventilation for the Fire Department. These specialty blades have proven to be long-lasting and effective in these applications.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of an approved Determination Memo citing BladeTechs, Inc. as the sole manufacturer of these specialized saw blades.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about July 1, 2017.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $50,000 annually. Funds are available in the various departments' budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.