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Council approves sole‑source approach to turbine refurbishment after staff explain limited vendor options
Summary
Public Works staff said only a single specialized vendor could provide the turbine refurbishment and council approved a sole‑source procurement subject to publication and a 14‑day challenge period.
Public Works Director John Ball explained why staff recommended a sole‑source procurement for refurbishing the city’s hydro turbine, saying the original components and specialized foundry work narrow realistic vendor options.
“Canyon Hydro… he goes he's got hydros all over The United States,” Ball said, describing the vendor the city has worked with and noting specialized foundries and parts are rare. Legal counsel explained the city may declare a sole source if no adequate vendor exists and that the city must publish the designation and allow 14 days for any challenge after publication.
Council moved to approve awarding the refurbishment on a sole‑source basis once all publication requirements were met and no challenges were filed. Several council members underscored the scarcity of qualified foundries and the practical difficulty of sourcing one‑off parts, which factored in their vote.
The motion passed; staff will publish the sole‑source notice and proceed if no timely challenge is received.
