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File #: 2021-486    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 6/3/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/28/2021 Final action: 6/28/2021
Title: Approve Toray Membrane USA, as the Single Source Provider for TMG20D - 440 elements.
Attachments: 1. Toray Membrane USA Quote, 2. Sole Single Source Justification Letter, 3. JEA Pilot Testing Report, 4. DemandStar Posting
Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Toray Membrane USA, as the Single Source Provider for TMG20D - 440 elements.
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Submitted By: Jason Bezak, CPPB, Procurement Management Department (PMD).

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.

Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Jason Bezak, CPPB (PMD)
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Toray Membrane USA
3. Purpose: Replacement of the 17-year-old Reverse Osmosis ("RO") membranes is anticipated to provide an increase in finished water quality, a reduction in operating costs due to lower operating pressures and the ability to produce quality drinking water at the plant design production capacity for the next decade.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: Through September 30, 2024.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Increase in drinking water quality and a reduction of operating costs for the next decade. Typical life span of RO membranes is 10 years.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): FY 21 (1st year) = $402,280; FY 22 (2nd year) = $267,000; FY 23 (3rd year) =$401,000; FY 24 (4th year) = $267,000; Total = $1,337,280.

Presentation Information: N/A.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the City Council waive the bidding per Chapter 35.04(c), of the City's code of ordinances for good cause shown and approve Toray Membrane USA, as the Single Source provider for TMG20D - 440 elements.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Toray Membrane USA, as the Single Source provider for TMG20D - 440 elements.
2. Move that the Council not approve Toray Membrane USA, as the Single Source provider for TMG20D - 440 elements.

Background: Pilot testing was performed on three membrane element manufacturers (Lanxess, Dupont, and Toray). Based upon pilot testing results, the Toray elements meet the City's water quality goals, provided the lowest power and operating costs,...

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