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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Burnett Lime Company, Inc. for the provision of Cal-Flo Lime Slurry for Metro Water Services’ Cal-Flo lime feed systems.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent determined that the services to be provided by Burnett Lime Company, Inc. meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00).”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Burnett Lime Company, Inc., attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government and Burnett Lime Company, Inc. for the provision of Cal-Flo Lime Slurry for Metro Water Services’ Cal-Flo lime feed systems.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by resolution. The contract under consideration has an estimated value in excess of $250,000 and therefore requires Council approval.
The estimated value of this contract is $2,000,000. The term of the contract begins on January 23, 2025, and extends for 60 months.
According to the sole source justification form, Metro’s water treatment facilities use Cal-Flo lime feed systems. The Cal-Flo slurry is the only type of liquid which can be used in the proprietary system, as any other type could cause damage to the equipment. Burnett Lime is the sole supplier for this product.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6578678 with Burnett Lime Company, Inc. for the Cal-Flo Lime Slurry for Metro Water Services Cal-Flo lime feed systems is $2,000,000 to be paid from Fund 67331, Business Unit 65560210. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit when purchase orders are issued.