TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: October 14, 2024
RE:
Title
PWC - Approve (10) M420D PCS/PCS Omni device kits and ten (10) M400D Single SPM-900 extensions manufactured and distributed by Xylem Sensus Sole Source Recommendation
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
Sole source recommendation for purchase of ten (10) M420D PCS/PCS Omni device kits and ten (10) M400D Single SPM-900 extensions manufactured and distributed by Xylem Sensus for standardization and compatibility purposes.
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during their meeting on September 25, 2024, approved the sole source purchase (10) M420D PCS/PCS Omni device kits and ten (10) M400D Single SPM-900 extensions manufactured and distributed by Xylem Sensus, in the amount of $245,000.00. This specific equipment is only manufactured and distributed by Xylem Sensus and is required for standardization of existing hardware, thus requires a sole source exception to the competitive bidding requirements for "Purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment when: (i) performance or price competition for products are not available; (ii) a needed product is available from only one source of supply; or (iii) standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration." NCGS c?143-129(e)(6). The Commission also approved to forward this recommendation to City Council for approval.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
Funding will be from the Information Technology Infrastructure (0381) Capital Hardware ($205,000); Non-Capital Engineering Services ($40,000).
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends the Fayetteville City Council approve the sole ...
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