Title
Modular Aluminum Panel System (MAPS) - Trench Safety (Ordinance S-45564)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase a Modular Aluminum Panel System (MAPS) for the Water Services Department (WSD) to be used for protective trenching, from Trench Shore Rentals, in the amount of $12,901.84. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Modular Aluminum Panel System (MAPS) is an adjustable, personnel protection device specifically designed and engineered to provide excavation safety protection for utility workers. This engineered system will allow the personnel to adequately respond to routine, emergency and critical excavations while providing safe working conditions for staff during repairs and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems. These systems are manufactured in full compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations which require this equipment for protection and safety of workers performing labor during excavations.
Procurement Information
A Request for Quotes was conducted in accordance with Phoenix City Code 43-11.D and 43-40. The Request for Quotes was sent to three vendors and three responses were received.
#1 United Rentals Trench Safety: $23,758.64
#2 National Trench Safety: $15,049.56
#3 Trench Shore Rentals: $12,901.84
The WSD Director recommends the offer from Trench Shore Rentals be accepted as the best value and most advantageous to the City.
Contract Term
This is a one-time purchase.
Financial Impact
One-time purchase in the amount of $12,901.84.
Location
The MAPS excavation protective system will be used as needed throughout the City's 540 square miles service territory covered by the Water Services Department.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Service Department.