Title
CEM Moisture Microwave and Analyzers Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance Agreement - Request for Award (Ordinance S-48458)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with CEM Corporation to provide maintenance, parts and repairs for the CEM Smart 5 and Smart 6 Moisture Analyzers. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $350,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to provide necessary maintenance, repairs, parts and consumable items for Moisture Analyzers at the Water Production and Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Water Services Department. Moisture Analyzers determine the solids percent of various treatment process samples. Results obtained from the sample analysis are used to monitor, optimize, and control the solids thickening and dewatering processes at the plants.
Direct selection is necessary because CEM Corporation is the sole authorized manufacturer, distributor and service provider for CEM Moisture Microwave Analyzers and Equipment.
CEM’s services include, but are not limited to: maintenance, repairs, parts and consumables.
Procurement Information
An exception to the procurement process was determined to select the Contractor, as set forth in City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. A direct selection was made because there is only one known capable supplier of goods and services due to the unique nature of the requirement, supplier, or market condition.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about April 1, 2022 for a seven-year aggregate term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for CEM Corporation will not exceed $350,000.
Funding 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.