TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA
TITLE: Approve the Sole Source Purchase of Lift Station Pumps, Control Panels and Associated Components From Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for a Total of $370,133.00.
Recommended Action
Approve the sole source purchase of lift station pumps, control panels and associated components from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for a total of $370,133.00.
Background Information
The Utilities Department budgets annually for the rehabilitation of lift stations in a prioritized manner, including the replacement of pumps, control panels, and associated components. This year, the Utilities Department is planning to replace pumps, control panels, and associated components at lift stations #23, #55, #62, #83, and #87. Replacement equipment will be installed by a third-party as part of the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
In an effort to standardize equipment across all of the City's lift stations, the Utilities Department requires that only Flygt brand pumps, control panels, and associated components be installed. Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. is currently the only authorized distributor of Flygt products, services, and warranty work in the State of Florida.
The Utilities Department is seeking Commission approval for the sole source purchase of Flygt brand lift station pumps, control panels, and associated components from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for a total of $370,133.00.
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Good Governance
Financial Impact
The amount of $370,133.00 is available in the account below and budgeted in the respective project:
Account Number
Project
Available Amount
420-6062-535.63-00
U23LSR
$ 370,133.00
Procurement
These goods and services are being procured pursuant to Section 2-407, of the City Procurement Code - Sole Source Guidelines.
Attachments:
1. Sole Source Procurement Form
2. Manufacturer Sole Sou...
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