Title
Stormwater and Wastewater Sampling Equipment (Ordinance S-45864)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Western Environmental Equipment Co., for stormwater and wastewater sampling equipment for the Water Services Department (WSD). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The contract value will not exceed $750,000.
Report
Summary
WSD utilizes Teledyne ISCO stormwater and wastewater sampling equipment, distributed by Western Environmental Co., to collect, analyze and test water samples to satisfy the requirements for various regulatory permits, including Phoenix's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and National and Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits. The sampling systems include the equipment, associated system software licenses, and repair services.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
Under Phoenix City Code Section 43.11(d) and the City's Administrative Regulation 3.10, the competitive procurement process was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing Western Environmental Equipment Co., as the sole source distributor for Teledyne ISCO equipment. Teledyne ISCO does not certify other vendors to supply or maintain its proprietary equipment.
Contract Term
The contract term is for five years effective from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The value of the contract is not to exceed $750,000. Funding for this contract is available in the WSD Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.