Item:
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Approval for Sole Source Exemption and Contract Amendment for Southern Ionics, Inc. for PHOS-SORB in the Amount of $100,000 Bringing the Total Amount to $130,000 With a Not to Exceed of $150,000
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 14, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to provide approval for sole source exemption for the purchase of PHOS-SORB and to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Southern Ionics, Inc. (FR# 25-141) for PHOS-SORB in the amount of $100,000, bringing the total contract amount from $30,000 to $130,000, with a not to exceed amount of $150,000. Funding will be from the Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund operating budget.
This item has been reviewed by the Purchasing Division for compliance with the request for sole source exemption. North Carolina General Statute 143-129(g) (3) allows local governments to be exempted from competitive bidding requirements when a sole source is available, performance or price competition for a product is not available, a needed product is available from only one source of supply, or standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment as this chemical is necessary for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet permit limitations for phosphorus as specified in the facility's NPDES permit.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson PE, E&ES Director; Wade Shaw, Utility Superintendent; and Stephanie Brixey, E&ES Deputy Director
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board provide approval for sole source exemption for the purchase of PHOS-SORB and authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Southern Ionics, Inc. (FR# 25-141) for PHOS-SORB in the amount of $100,000, bringing the total contract amount from $30,000 to $130,000, with a not to exceed amount ...
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