CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Department
Finance
CEQA
Not a Project, File No.
PP17-002, Consultant
services for design,
study, inspection, or
other professional
services with no
commitment to future
action.
Coordination
City Attorney's Office;
City Manager’s Budget
Office; Department of
Environmental Services
Dept. Approval
/s/
Maria Öberg
Council District(s)
Citywide
CMO Approval
2/20/2025
SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Alisto, Inc. for Cathodic Protection System Testing, Maintenance, and Repair Services
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Alisto, Inc. (Walnut Creek, CA) for cathodic protection system testing, maintenance, and repair services, with the last option ending on or about November 18, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds.
BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Environmental Services requires cathodic protection system testing, maintenance, and repair services for systems installed within the City Municipal Water System, the South Bay Water Recycling, and San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facilities.
Cathodic protection system testing, maintenance, and repair services are needed to prevent the corrosion of metallic components, such as pipelines, storage tanks, and other infrastructure that encounters soil or water. Corrosion is a natural electrochemical process that occurs when metal reacts with its environment, which leads to the gradual deterioration of the metal. These cathodic protection services help ensure essential systems remain operational at City facilities.
In August 2024, a competitive Request for Quotes was released by the Finance Department to procure these services. The Request for Quotes provisioned for a one-year initial term and an additional six one-year options for the City to extend the term. Two responsive bids were submitted, and no protests were received. Neither bidder applied for the City’s local or small business preference. Staff awarded to Alisto, Inc. as the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder pursuant to the bidding procedures of the San José Municipal Code, Section
4.12.310.B(1) under City Manager authority. The option period for November 19, 2025 to November 18, 2026 is projected to be in the amount of $240,000 and future options will be subject to appropriation. Approval of this recommendation ensures the City continues to receive these essential services with minimal impact to operations.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND INPUT
No commission recommendation or input associated with this action.
COST AND FUNDING SOURCE
The recommended action relating to this purchase order of $240,000 is funded by Environmental Services Department Non-Personal/Equipment in the Water Utility Fund, the South Bay Water Recycling Operating Fund, and the San José-Santa Clara Treatment Plant Operating Fund.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Albie Udom, Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing and Risk Management, at [email protected].
COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/11/25
FILE: 25-207
ITEM: 2.8