HomeMy WebLinkAbout4305 Resolution - Sole Source Motor-Control Center 26 24 19 for WWTP Phase 2 RESOLUTION NO. 4305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ALLEN BRADLEY MOTOR CONTROL
CENTERS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2A PROJECT
WHEREAS, it is critical for the City of Pasco to have proper instrumentation components
to control other equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant(W WTP); and
WHEREAS,the City has a design that utilizes a number of motor control centers(MCCs)
and appurtenances as part of the WWTP Improvements Phase 2A Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has supporting infrastructure and equipment existing and proposed
that is directly affected by the compatibility of the selected MCCs; and
WHEREAS,the City has need to purchase a number of MCCs and appurtenances as part
of the WWTP Improvements Phase 2A construction project that is currently out for solicitation;
and
WHEREAS, the City currently uses Allen Bradley MCCs as a part of its standardized
system at the WWTP; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pasco hereby determines that the paramount
considerations in the acquisition of Allen Bradley MCCs is compatible with existing equipment,
inventory, and integration systems; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(2)(a) requires that prior to utilizing the sole source
exemption the City Council must first adopt a resolution reciting the factual basis supporting the
exemption; and
WHEREAS,the City Council,pursuant to 39.04.280(2)(a),finds that such factual basis as
described herein and detailed in the Sole Source Worksheet does support application of the sole
source exemption as pertaining to the purchase of Allen Bradley Motor Control Centers for the
W WTP.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of Pasco hereby find the above-described circumstance is
justification for the waiver of bidding requirements under the authority of RCW 35.23.352(9) and
pursuant to sole source provider(RCW 39.04.280(1)(a))and special facilities or market conditions
(RCW 39.04.280(1)(b))and,therefore,the bidding requirement is hereby waived for the purchase
of Allen Bradley Motor Control Centers for the WWTP Improvements Phase 2A Project.
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Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 6�' day of February,
2023.
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Blanche Ba '
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Fergu aw,PLLC
City Clerk City rneys
Resolution—Sole Source MCCs for WWTP Improvements Phase 2A Project-Page 2
APPENDIX A
SOLE SOURCE WORKSHEET
Requisition Item: Motor-Control Center 2b 24 19 Requisition No. NA
Prior Purchase Order Number{if item had been approved previousiy): NA_ _
1.Please describe the items and its function:
The Motor-Control Center(s)control electric motors used in the design of the Phase 2 WWTP
improvem.ents project.These consist of multiple enclosed sections having power bus,motor
starter,fuses or circuit breaker,power disconnect,networking,manual opera.tions,programmable
logic controllers, and metering equipment.
2.This is a soie source because:
❑ Sole provider of a licensed or patented good or service
� Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment,inventory,systems,
programs or services
� Sole provider of goods and services for which the City has established a standard
❑ Sole provider of goods or services that will meet the specialized needs of the City or
perform the intended function(please detail below or in an attachment)
❑ The vendor/distributor is as holder of a used item that would represent good value a�ad is
advantageous to the City(please attach information on market price survey,availability,eto.)
3.What necessary features does t.his vendor provide w}uch are not available from other vendors?
Please be specific.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant bas set a standard and wants consistent make and models for
Motor-Control Center(s)used in the WWTP to allow streamlined operations and maintenance,
and compatihility with existing equipment,inventory,systems,programs or services. .
4.What steps were taken to verify that these features are not available elsewhere?
❑ Other brands/manufacturers were examined(please list phone numbers and names,and explain
why these were not suitable).
NA
❑ Other vendors were contacted(please list phone numbers and names,and explain why these
were not suitable).
NA
5. Sole source vendor certifies that the City is getting the lowest price offered for the item.
a Project Cost: $750,000 for all units in the project.
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Certification of Need
This recommendation for sole source is based upon on objective review of the product/service required
and appears to be in the best interest of the City.I l�ow of no conflict o:f interest on my part of personal
involvement in any way with this request.No gratuities, fa�ors or comprising actions have been taken.
Neither has my personal familiarity with particular brands,types or equipment,materials or fum been a
deciding i.nfluence on my request to sole source this purchase.
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Teresa Reed-Jennings,PE.Proj t Manager
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Approved BY;___.: __�� _�-`f-� Date: J J � Z�
,<�aria Serra,Deputy PW Director-Engineering
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