HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2009-07-28 Item 3A - Resolution - Sole Source Purchase of Lift Station Control Systems from Calvert Technical ServicesCity of Tukwila
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
FROM: Public Works Director
DATE: July 14, 2009
SUBJECT: Lift Station Control Systems
Resolution for Sole- Source Purchase
ISSUE
Authorize the sole- source purchase of lift station control systems from Calvert Technical
Services, Inc.
BACKGROUND
The City currently has 10 sewer lift stations and 5 storm lift stations. Starting in 1995, Public
Works converted all alarm functions, pump control logic, radio communication, and data logging
functions to one specific type of panel for operational consistency at all lift stations. These
configurations were built and supported by Calvert Technical Services, Inc.
We are in the process of upgrading the Allentown storm pump station #18 to expand, relocate
and rebuild to meet drainage and discharge requirements. Installing the same control panel that
is used at all of the other stations is critical to maintaining interoperability and system efficiency.
The radio units must also be the same in order to transmit data to the data logging computer
base station at Minkler Shops.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve this resolution for sole- source purchasing of lift station
control systems from Calvert Technical Services, Inc. and consider this item at the August 10,
2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent August 17, 2009 Regular meeting.
Attachment: Draft Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TT UKWIT A,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL v L vi
WASHINGTON, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LIFT
STATION CONTROL SYSTEMS THROUGH CALVERT TECHNICAL
SERVICES, INC.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(1)(b) provides for exemption from competitive bidding
requirements when purchases are clearly and legitimately limited to a sole source of
supply; and
WHEREAS, the City's sewer and surface water lift stations are equipped with
identical control systems for operational consistency; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has ten sewer lift stations and five storm lift stations,
WHEREAS, the City's existing control system consists of lift station control panels
built by Calvert Technical Services; and
WHEREAS, any panel upgrades should be compatible with the original system to
ensure a seamless retrofit with minimal training;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280(1)(b), the competitive bidding
requirements for the City's purchase of lift station control systems are hereby waived.
Section 2. The Public Works Department is authorized to purchase lift station
control systems through Calvert Technical Services, Inc.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Council Meeting thereof this day of 2009.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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GL:ksn 07/22/2009
Joan Hernandez, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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