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WHEREAS, after continued use since construction, the SUEZ PSU’s and dielectrics are at the end of their lifecycle; and
WHEREAS, the SUEZ System is proprietary in nature and as such, the use of other manufacturer supplied equipment would not be compatible, would diminish efficiency, reliability and would void warranty compliances; and WHEREAS, s pecific design work, installation and calibration of the System by authorized SUEZ personnel is required; and
WHEREAS, the continued optimized and efficient operation of the SUEZ System at the NESWTF is essential for the health and safety of the community to provide reliable, safe, and clean drinking water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. Council has received and considered the report and recommendations of City staff.
2. The Department of Public Utilities requires the equipment supplied by SUEZ for the efficient and safe functioning of the NESWTF. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, SUEZ is the sole source of the equipment needed by NESWTF.
3. Council hereby finds it is appropriate and necessary for the City to dispense with the competitive bidding requirement in this instance to authorize the Purchasing Manager to purchase equipment from SUEZ under the sole source exception.
4. The Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee is authorized to enter into an agreement with SUEZ Treatment Solutions, Inc., for the
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design, installation and calibration of the Power Supply Units and dielectrics in an amount not to exceed $352,800.
5. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2022.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
D
eputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS T. SLOAN
City Attorney
By:
Pauline Brickey Date
Deputy City Attorney