Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the Contract for Florida Armature Works, Inc. to provide Motor and Pump Repair Services to the City of Port St. Lucie
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Submitted By: Brad Macek, Director, Utility Systems Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Stefanie Beskovoyne, Deputy Director, Utility Legal Affairs
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department and Florida Armature Works, Inc., a Florida corporation
3. Purpose: Motor and pump repairs at the Utility plants and various other locations.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: August 13, 2019 to August 12, 2022
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: to provide motor and pump repair services in the water treatment process to continue operation of the water and wastewater system.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Approximately $175,000 annually.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive the bidding per Chapter 35.04(c) of the City's code of ordinances for good cause shown and complete the motion in the affirmative to participate in Indian River County's competitively bid contract with Florida Armature Works, Inc., authorized by Section 4.04 of the City's purchasing policy and procedure manual.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: Indian River County competitively procured the services of Florida Armature Works, Inc. for motor and pump repair services for a three-year term commencing August 2019. The City desires to "piggyback" from this procurement to enter into an agreement with the vendor to provide the same services at the same rates to the City.
Issues/Analysis: Indian River County has author...
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