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Award of bid to Volition Controls Corp for Multi Nutrient Analyzers.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the award of bid to Volition Controls Corp for two Multi Nutrient Analyzers.
• This contract is to purchase two new Multi-Nutrient Analyzers for the William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility. The multi-nutrient analyzers will be used in the wastewater treatment process to measure specific, reportable regulatory parameters such as nitrates, ammonia, and dissolved oxygen.
• Three bids were received with award recommendation to Volitions Controls Corp, as the lowest responsive responsible bidder in the amount of $112,581.00, for a one-time purchase of two analyzers.
• Annual operating costs are less than $5,000 for the analyzers, which have an estimated life span of 10-15 years before replacement.
• This purchase is budgeted in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Funding will be derived from the Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund.
Contract No. 23-1064-ITB for a one-time purchase with a total not to exceed expenditure of $112,581.00 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid meeting specifications.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
Summary:
Total contract in the amount not to exceed $112,581.00, through acceptance and delivery.
Background/Explanation:
On November 9, 2023, Purchasing and Risk Management Department released an invitation to bid to establish a contract for two multi-nutrient analyzers to be used by the PCU Dunn Water Reclamation Facility. Three bids were received with award recommendation to Volitions Controls Corp, as the lowest responsive responsible bidder in the amount of $112,581.00, for a one-time purchase.
Fiscal Impact:
Total contract not to exceed $112,581.00
This request is sufficiently budget for in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Funding will be derived from the Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this award is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities Department
Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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