SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a blanket purchase order to Huber Technology, Inc. of Huntersville, NC, for the purchase of barscreen replacement parts and services, in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, with option for two one-year term extensions, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 Exceptions to Bidding and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Huber Technologies (Huber) provides service and replacement parts for the barscreens at the City’s three Water Reclamation Facilities. The service and parts needed are specific to the design of this equipment and Huber holds the patent on this barscreen. Huber is the sole source vendor in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(b), Exceptions to Bidding - Sole Source. The Blanket purchase order will be effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Two one-year renewals of the sole source award are requested.
The barscreens are used for proper operation and screening of influent wastewater coming into the plants which are required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The barscreens capture items people flush into the system that are untreatable such as rags, rocks, and other debris. By removing the debris early in the treatment process, the other downstream equipment is protected from damage.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY20 are available in Public Utilities’ cost center 550400 Operating Supplies & Materials:
• FY20 $100,000
Future fiscal year budgets will include requests for funding:
• FY21 $100,000
• FY22 $100,000