Title
MERX Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Mercury Analyzer (Ordinance S-44515)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Brooks Rand Inc., to provide maintenance, repairs, and consumable parts for the Water Services Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item over the life of the contract in an amount not to exceed $69,300.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department currently has a MERX Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Mercury Analyzer located in the Environmental Services Lab. This instrument is used in detecting trace metals in drinking water, and allows the City to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.
Procurement Information
In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived because there in only one source for the necessary goods and services. Brooks Rand Inc., is the only company that is authorized to provide certified parts and technicians, and to ensure that the City receives the proprietary software updates for the MERX Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Mercury Analyzer.
Contract Term
The contract term is for seven years effective from April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract is not to exceed $69,300. Funding for this contract is 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.