Title
Statewide Analytical and Other Equipment Maintenance Managed Services - Cooperative Contract C20-048 (Ordinance S-46557)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow use of the State of Arizona cooperative solicitation with Electronic Risks Consultants, Inc., to purchase equipment repair services for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
The resulting contract will support efforts to repair miscellaneous laboratory equipment as needed at all of the Water Service Department locations. The Water Services Department Laboratory ensures that the water and wastewater systems are in compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) requirements. Therefore, as-needed repairs and as-needed replacement of parts are an essential service required to keep the commercial equipment functioning and operational.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement. The City is an active member of the State of Arizona Cooperative Program and the contract was awarded through a competitive process, consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Use of the agreement allows the City to benefit from statewide governmental pricing and volume discounts.
Contract Term
The five-year term will begin on or about May 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value will not exceed $500,000. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.