Title
Additional Expenditures for Japanese Friendship Garden Pump and Ozone Repair and Maintenance - Requirements Contract - RFA 18-078A (Ordinance S-47179)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 146383 with GMI Pump Systems for maintenance and operation of the pump and ozone systems at the Japanese Friendship Garden for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Japanese Friendship Garden has a one-acre Koi pond that is a replica of the Japanese Friendship Garden in Himeji, Japan, Phoenix's sister city. This contract provides maintenance and operation of the pump and ozone system at the Japanese Friendship Garden. The Parks and Recreation Department also uses this contract for repairs on the pond pumps and the ozone system that keep the water aerated and clear, to provide a healthy environment for the 1,200 Koi that live in the pond. Funds are needed due to a large number of unforeseen repairs.
Contract Term
The contract term is Sept. 20, 2019 through Sept. 19, 2022.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $180,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $412,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Sept. 20, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.