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Council approves sole-source findings for $95,500 headworks screen as part of wastewater plant improvements
Summary
Council approved written findings to allow sole-source procurement of a JWSC Auger Grama headworks screen priced at $95,500, citing compatibility with existing equipment and operator familiarity; staff said the vendor is believed to be based in California.
City staff described the wastewater-treatment-plant capacity improvement project and requested written sole-source procurement findings for a JWSC Auger Grama headworks screen needed as part of the larger public-works project. Staff explained that while a standalone screen replacement might not meet the threshold for competitive procurement, because the screen is a component of a larger improvement project it cannot be separated to avoid procurement law.
The screen cost was given as $95,500. Staff argued sole-source procurement was justified because of equipment compatibility and operator familiarity; they said they believed the vendor is based in California and that there were no known familial ties to staff. Council approved the written findings by roll call.
