TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Tony Olmos, Public Works Director
Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Raul Saenz, Utilities Manager
Gwen Eng, Purchasing Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Purchase of One Stormwater and Wastewater Pipeline Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera from Atlantic Machinery, Inc. in the Amount of $79,167 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
a) Waive formal bidding per Municipal Code Section 2.36.150 (cooperative purchasing); and
b) Authorize the purchase for one CCTV camera from Atlantic Machinery, Inc. in the amount of $79,167.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $78,500 are budgeted in the fiscal year 2014-2015 Public Works Department for the purchase of this equipment. The total purchase price is $79,167, which is $667 over budget. Sufficient funds are available in the Public Works operating budget to offset the budget shortfall and complete the purchase.
DISCUSSION:
Fiscal year 2014-2015 budget includes the purchase of a CCTV camera. This pipeline inspection equipment will be used to investigate, locate and assess emergency line failures; routine and emergency maintenance priorities; and Capital Improvement Project priorities. Furthermore, the CCTV camera will give the City the ability to perform National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System mandated Illicit Discharge Elimination System and Discharge investigations of its stormwater system and investigations related to the City's Sewer System Management Plan, specifically as they relate to the City's Fats-Oils-Grease Ordinance. Currently, the City fulfills these requirements by using contracted services and annually spends $18,000. Purchase of a CCTV camera with a life expectancy of approximately 10 years, provides a good cost / benefit. In a...
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