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Machinery and Equipment Repair Contract Amendment with Alfa Laval Inc.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 12, 2022
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract amendment to increase the existing service contract with Alfa Laval Inc. (FR#23-482) for machinery and equipment repair for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $39,995, bringing the total contract amount from $20,000 to $59,995 and request the Board to give authority to the Manager to execute any subsequent amendments in this fiscal year not to exceed a total contract amount of $72,000.00. Additionally, we request the Board to approve the sole source exemption for this contract. The sole source letter is attached.
The initial contract for $20,000 is for annual preventative maintenance services. It has been determined that centrifuge number two needs to be rebuilt due to several parts worn beyond repair and need replacement. The additional costs associated with the repair has been quoted at $45,495 but was also noted on the quote that the last centrifuge that was rebuilt cost $56,000.
The funds for this contract are covered by the Enterprise Fund.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This action is in accordance with Durham County Strategic Plan Goal 4: Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity, as these centrifuges are necessary for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet all permit limitations as specified in the facility's NPDES permit.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson PE, General Manager; Peri Manns ASLA, Assistant General Manager; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of E&ES; and Wade Shaw, Utilities Superintendent
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract amendment to increase the existing service contract with Alfa Laval Inc. (FR#23-482) for machinery and equipment repair for the T...
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