Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HADRONEX INC. DBA SMARTCOVER LLC FOR CITYWIDE WASTEWATER MONITORING SERVICES The Collections Division of the Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collections systems citywide. The MUD monitors Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concentrations, wastewater levels and flowrates throughout the collections system to manage operations and prevent sanitary sewer overflows. Staff monitor approximately 40 satellite-connected sensors strategically placed throughout the City to provide collection system wastewater levels and flowrates using a software monitoring system; and A Request for Statement of Qualifications for H2S and Level Monitoring System (PUR 24-006) was publicly advertised on December 5, 2023, in The Record and on the City’s Bid Flash webpage; and The Request for Statement of Qualifications outlined the requirements for solutions to monitor the City’s wastewater collections systems; and Staff evaluated the submitted qualifications based on the proposed solutions, features and services, specific experience with implementation at other agencies, and qualifications. Hadronex Inc., dba SmartCover LLC was determined to be a qualified firm based on the noted criteria; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the following findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
The MUD monitors Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concentrations, wastewater levels and flowrates throughout the wastewater collections system.
The MUD solicited for best-in-class wastewater monitoring solutions for the City-wide wastewater collections system.
The selection of SmartCover technology will help MUD in the management of the wastewater collections system operations and aid in preventing sanitary sewer overflows.
The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a three (3) year contract with Hadronex Inc, dba SmartCover LLC, of Escondido, CA, for H2S and Level Monitoring Systems (PUR 24-006), for citywide wastewater monitoring solutions not-to-exceed $269,783.60 with one possible two-year extension, a copy is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED August 20, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton