Item:
Title
Sole Source Exemption for Stirrup Iron Creek Lift Station Monster Muffin Purchase
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 11, 2021
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to provide approval for sole source exemption for the purchase of a Muffin Monster for the Stirrup Iron Creek Lift Station in the amount of $57,839.19. There are other types of equipment similar to the Muffin Monster, however, no others provide a direct, drop-in replacement of our current equipment as does the Muffin Monster. By utilizing a Muffin Monster, a replacement of what is currently there, the County will realize savings on the overall project because no additional site/equipment modifications will need to be undertaken to ensure the equipment fits and will fully work as intended. JWC Environmental is the sole manufacturer and Heyward is the exclusive JWC Environmental sales and repair representative for North Carolina. Attached is the sole manufacturer and representative letter, quote, and equipment specifications.
This item has been reviewed by the Purchasing Division for compliance with the request for sole source exemption.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This action is in accordance with Durham County Strategic Plan Goal 4: “Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity,” as this will result in an increase in the useful life of the pumps at that station and minimizing the risk of sanitary sewer overflows in that area.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson PE, General Manager; Peri Manns ASLA, Deputy Director of E&ES; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of E&ES; Tom Kutch, Interim Utility Supervisor
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board approve the sole source exemption for the purchase of a Muffin Monster for the Stirrup Iron Creek Lift Station in the amount of $57,839.19.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________