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Committee approves sole-source contract with RJN Group for noninvasive water‑main inspection technology
Summary
The committee approved a sole-source contract with RJN Group Inc. to inspect water mains using a noninvasive vibroacoustic analysis; a committee member questioned the sole-source justification and was told RJN developed the technology and that it avoids excavation near a petroleum pipeline. The motion passed by voice vote.
The committee approved a sole‑source contract with RJN Group Inc. to review and inspect water mains and pipelines for Public Works, for the period stated in the transcript as 02/24/2026 to 11/30/2026, with a contract total not to exceed $72,468. The item was presented on the consent/sole‑source agenda and the motion carried by voice vote.
A committee member asked why the procurement was sole‑source. That member (Speaker 2) summarized the justification, saying in part, "They're the ones who invented it, and, basically, it's not invasive for us inspecting the thickness of our water main without doing it." The questioning continued with claims that the method is not a camera or small ball device and that it is appropriate in locations where excavation would be hazardous because of a nearby petroleum pipeline. The exchange in the transcript establishes the stated technical rationale for sole‑source procurement; the committee voted to approve the sole‑source agreement by voice vote.
