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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Van Brocklin & Associates, Inc. for the provision of Franklin Miller parts and products.
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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 Van Brocklin & Associates, 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 Van Brocklin & Associates, 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 Van Brocklin & Associations, Inc., to provide Franklin Miller parts and products.
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 estimated value of this contract is $2,000,000. The term of the agreement is 60 months, beginning upon approval of all required parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office.
According to the sole source justification form, Metro Water Services uses Franklin Miller Products grinders and spare parts in its wastewater reclamation facilities and pumping stations. Van Brocklin & Associates is the sole provider of these products and parts.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6560750 with Van Brocklin & Associates, Inc. for Franklin Miller parts and products is $2,000,000 to be paid from Fund 67331, Business Unit 65558020. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit when purchase orders are issued.