Title
Backflow Testing, Repair and Replacement Services - IFB 22-FMD-036 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52812) - Districts 1, 8 & Out of City
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to execute amendments to Contract 156286 with A P Fire Protection LLC and Contract 156296 with RCI Systems - LLC to authorize the Aviation Department to make additional expenditures under these Public Works Department contracts. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditure will not exceed $195,000, for a revised total cost of the contracts not to exceed $5,590,400.
Report
Summary
The contracts provide for the installation, replacement, repair, annual testing, and inspection of backflow prevention assemblies. The amendments will allow the Aviation Department to use the contracts to maintain compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and to ensure reliable water system protection at airport facilities.
The contracts also provide resources for immediate or emergency response services that require specialized tools, certifications, skills, or equipment beyond in-house capabilities. These services are essential to maintaining safe airport operations and ensuring uninterrupted service to the traveling public and airport business partners.
Contract Term
The terms of the contracts remain unchanged and will expire on May 31, 2027.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of the additional expenditures that will not exceed $195,000, the revised total aggregate cost of the contracts will not exceed $5,590,400. Funds are available in the Aviation Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved this request:
- Backflow Assembly Testing, Repair, and Replacement Services Contracts 156286 and 156296 (Ordinance S-48563) on May 11, 2022.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport - 702 W. Deer Valley Road
Phoenix Goodyear Airport - 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ
Council Districts: 1, 8, and Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Frank McCune and Alan Stephenson and the Aviation and Public Works departments.