HomeMy WebLinkAbout4007 Resolution - WWTP Sole Source Purchand BlowersRESOLUTION NO. 4007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SINGLE -STAGE CENTRIFUGAL TURBO
BLOWERS FROM SULZER FOR THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER
TREATMEMT PLANT.
WHEREAS, it is critical for the City of Pasco to have proper equipment to provide air to
the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) aeration basins for bacterial metabolism and treatment
of the wastewater; and
WHEREAS, the City has need to purchase two single -stage centrifugal turbo blowers and
appurtenances as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) improvements project; and
WHEREAS, the City currently uses Sulzer Blowers as a part of its standardized system at
the Municipal WWTP; and
WHEREAS, the City has supporting infrastructure and equipment existing and proposed
that is directly affected by the efficiency of the selected blowers; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pasco hereby determines that the paramount
considerations in the acquisition of Sulzer blowers is compatibility with existing equipment,
inventory and integration systems; and
WHEREAS, the design consultant for the project has identified the proposed
improvements at the Municipal WWTP requires the purchase of two additional blowers; and
WHEREAS, the design consultant for the project has recommended the installation of two
Sulzer HST -30 single -stage centrifugal turbo blowers; and
WHEREAS, the use of Sulzer HST -30 Blowers is clearly and legitimately limited to a
single source of supply, as detailed in the Sole Source Worksheet, to support current operation
standards, this purchase becomes subject to waiving competitive bidding requirements per RCW
35.23.352(9) competitive bidding requirements and RCW 39.04.280(1)(a) sole source and RCW
39.04.280 (1)(b) special market conditions; 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 two Sulzer HST -30 single -stage centrifugal
turbo blowers for the WWTP.
Resolution — Sole Source Purchase - 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Section 1. 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 Sulzer blowers for the WWTP, as detailed in the Sole Source Worksheet, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That the City of Pasco Public Works Department purchase of two Sulzer
Blowers for an amount not to exceed the sum of $500,000.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 2" d day of November,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution — Sole Source Purchase - 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr son Law, PLLC
ttorney
EXHIBIT A
SOLE SOURCE WORKSHEET
Requisition Item: Sulzer HST -30 Blowers Requisition No. NA
Prior Purchase Order Number (if item had been approved previously): NA
Please describe the items and its function:
The HST -20 and HST -30 blowers are a single -stage centrifugal turbo blower that will be utilized
to provide air to the Wastewater Treatment Plant aeration basins. Air is needed to provide oxygen
for bacterial metabolism and treatment of the wastewater.
2. This is a sole 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 a holder of a used item that would represent good value and is
advantageous to the City (please attach information on market price survey, availability, etc.)
3. What necessary features does this vendor provide which are not available from other vendors?
Please be specific.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant currently uses two HST -20 units and operations has standardized
on Sulzer equipment for ease of operation and maintenance. The primary feature required in the
selection of the blowers was the ease of integration with the current system. Also considered where
the type of bearing and drive for the units.The addition of new Sulzer blowers allows for better
systems integration. The blowers also contain magnetic bearings and perform at a high degree of
efficiency.
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). Other brands and type of blowers evaluated: ABS Sulzer (magnetic
bearing turbo), APG Neuros (air bearing turbo), Lonestar (geared turbo) and Spencer (multi -stage
centrifugal). The characteristics considered were integration with the existing, the type of bearing,
and the drive of these units, which deemed them not suitable for this application.
❑ Other vendors were contacted (please list phone numbers and names, and explain why these
were not suitable).
5. Sole source vendor certifies that the City is getting the lowest price offered for the item.
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 know of no conflict of interest on my part of personal
involvement in any way with this request. No gratuities, favors or comprising actions have been taken.
Neither has my personal familiarity with particular brands, types or equipment, materials or firm been a
deciding influence on my request to sole source this purchase.
By: _ Date: to/23/202,0