SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to MWI Corporation of Tampa, FL for the purchase of four MWI CT4 ECO QP 4-in. silent pumps in a not to exceed amount of $157,720.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code Section 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback and Section 2.563(1)(d) Non-competitive purchases and authorize appropriate officials to execute the same.
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SUMMARY:
Public Works Department (PWD) has been working to mitigate flood issues on the north beach stormwater system. Heavy rains during elevated tidal elevations cause the stormwater gravity drain system to not discharge. PWD rented pumps to evaluate pumping of the system and there were positive results in mitigating flood issues. PWD is requesting to purchase these portable pumps until the permanent pump stations can be designed and constructed. The pumps are trailer mounted for ease of relocation. The cost for 13 months of rental fees is equal to the cost of purchasing the four pumps. In addition, since the pumps are portable, PWD will have the ability to move them around the city to support any flooding issues or use them if a pump station goes down.
Of the total amount, $155,820.00 is piggybacking off the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Contract FSA23-EQU21.00 Equipment valid through November 08, 2025. The purchase is for a basic model with additional options added totaling $1,900.00 and is impractical to bid due to delay in receipt of pumps, possible void of warranty for after-market equipment, manufacturer delay in receiving parts, etc. All optional pricing is vetted through the FSA contract and are priced at below Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) per section 2.13 of the contract agreement. The current pricing on the quote is less than the current Florida Sheriff’s Contract because dealer is offering an additional discount of $3,675.00 per unit for a total additional savings of $14,700.00.
Authorization is requested to piggyback off Sheriff’s Association Contract # FSA23-EQU21.0 Equipment valid through November 8, 2025, pursuant to Clearwater Code 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback and Section 2.563(1)(d) Non-competitive purchases (Impractical) for the purchase of the four pumps.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
There is sufficient funding in capital project 319-C1908, Stormwater Vehicles & Equipment, to cover this purchase.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
