SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Purchase Order (contract) with John Mader Enterprises, Inc. of North Fort Myers, FL, in the annual amount of $300,000.00 with the option for two, one-year term extensions for services to repair, replace or supply utility plant equipment intended for normal operating activities, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
John Mader Enterprises, Inc. provides services to repair, replace or supply equipment for the Public Utilities plants to include pumps, compressors, blowers, motors and gear boxes. John Mader Enterprises, Inc. is currently under contract with Lee County Southwest Florida, #B-160144KC. The contract is in its second year and will expire June 06, 2020. The City of Clearwater is eligible to piggyback on this contract per section 14 of the Formal Bid No. B-160144 and in accordance with City Code 2.564 (1)(d), other government entities’ contracts.
Public Utilities Department is responsible for facilities throughout the city, including water reclamation facilities, water plants, lift stations, wells, and reclaim booster pump stations. Timely maintenance of the equipment in these facilities is required by Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits to maintain compliance to prevent the release of wastewater into the environment and maintain quality drinking water.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0421-01347-550400-535-000-0000 $ 75,000.00 FY2016/2017
0421-01347-550400-535-000-0000 $ 225,000.00 FY2017/2018
Sufficient funding are available in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund operating cost center 0421-01347, Maintenance Operations, in the amount of $75,000.00 for FY2016/2017. The funding for the remaining will be included in the Maintenance operating budget in FY2017/2018 from the Director.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A