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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Carter & VerPlanck to provide factory authorized products, parts, and services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
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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 has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Carter & VerPlanck to 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 three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County.
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 DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Carter & VerPlanck, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Government and DXP Enterprises, Inc., dba Carter & VerPlanck, to provide factory authorized products, parts, and services for water reclamation facilities operation for the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services (“MWS”).
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 a resolution receiving 21 affirmative votes.
The estimated value of this contract is $5,000,000 and therefore requires Council approval. The contract term begins upon approval of all required parties and filing in the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office and extends for 60 months.
According to the sole source review form, products, parts, and services for OTT, APG-Neuros, Vogelsang, Flowserve, and Egger brand equipment area are in use by MWS across all water reclamation facilities. The department stated that Carter & VerPlanck is the authorized dealer and servicer in the region.
Fiscal Note: The estimated contract life value of contract C6000146 with DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Carter & VerPlanck for products, parts and services for OTT, APG Neuros, Vogelsang, Flowserve and Egger brand equipment is $5,000,000 to be paid from Fund 67331, Cost Center 1065558020. However, actual expenses may be paid from various funds and cost centers when purchase orders are issued.