SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Purchase Order to Andritz Separation of Arlington, TX, for Centrifuge, Belt Filter Press and Appurtenant Sludge Dewatering Equipment Parts and Service in the annual amount of $300,000.00 for the period of June 6, 2023 through June 5, 2024, with the option for two, one-year term extensions, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d), Non-competitive purchase (impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Andritz is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for replacement parts and service used in the Belt Presses and Centrifuges at the Northeast and Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF). Belt presses and Centrifuges (liquid/solid separation equipment) greatly reduce the volume of biosolids that must be disposed of by separating the water from the solids, which greatly reduces the cost of biosolids disposal. The replacement parts and service are being purchased as a sole source due to the unique specification of the OEM and the benefits of standardization. Upon approval, purchase orders would be issued subject to the terms and conditions of sale on an as-needed basis for ongoing maintenance and repair of the facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds are available in Public Utilities operating cost centers 550400 Operating Supplies & Materials and 546200 Equipment Maintenance & Repair to cover the cost of the contract for FY23.
Funding for future fiscal years (FY24 through FY26) will be requested within the contract calendar and spending limits.