Legislation Details

File #: 2026-5033    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 8/3/2026 In control: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action: 8/26/2026
Title: GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
Sponsors: Wally Ritchie
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report

FROM:                     Robert Thompson, General Manager

                     Originator: Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance 

 

SUBJECT:

 

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GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST

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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

 

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RECOMMENDATION: 

A.       Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the General Manager’s authority for the period of April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026; and

 

B.       Approve the following additions to the pre-approved Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Sole Source List:

 

                     ALTRONIC - CenGen Engine Ignition Subsystem Components

                     AWARDCO - Safety Incentive Program

                     VERTEX, INC. - Payroll Software Services

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BACKGROUND

 

Staff provides the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Administration Committee and the Board of Directors quarterly reports of General Manager approved and executed purchases between $50,000 and $150,000; maintenance and repair Services Task Orders between $50,000 and $500,000; and additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List.

 

The list of additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List displays the OEM added this quarter that require sole source procurement to maintain, service, or replace equipment currently in operation at OC San facilities, because the parts and/or service can only be provided by the OEM or their designated representative.

 

RELEVANT STANDARDS

 

                     Quarterly financial reporting

                     Ensure that the public’s money is wisely spent

 

 

PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS

 

December 2016 - Minute Order 12(b) authorized the General Manager to ratify additions or deletions to the OEM Sole Source list on the General Manager’s quarterly approved purchases agenda report.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

In accordance with Board purchasing policies, Ordinance No. OC SAN-61, the General Manager has authority to approve and execute purchases between $50,000 and $150,000. Below is a summary of General Manager approved purchases, in amounts exceeding $50,000, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025-26:

 

Vendor Name

 Amount

 Department

 Description/Discussion

ABB INC.

$53,691.00

Engineering

ABB University Training Course T315C & HR62 System 800xA Engineering Using Control Builder for Twelve (12) Staff Members Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 7/28/21, Item 12(B)

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC

$60,000.00

Environmental Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Laboratory Supplies 7/1/26 - 6/30/28  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

ALLIED REFRIGERATION INC

$100,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for HVAC Parts and Equipment 7/1/26 - 6/30/28  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

BAY CITY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

$56,596.35

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of One (1) Duall Club-4450 Impeller Counterclockwise Rotation Informal Bid 145182-OR

BAY CITY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

$117,097.76

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of Two (2) Inline Helical Gearmotors for Secondary Clarifiers 1-26 Sole Source Justification 2925 Reason: OEM Equipment/Part/Service

BEC BUILDING ELECTRONIC CONTROLS INC

$140,000.00

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for Fire Alarm Call Out and VESDA Maintenance 7/1/26 - 6/30/27  Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12(B)

CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

$88,184.31

Administrative Services

Purchase of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform Licenses 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 NASPO Cloud Solutions Contract # AR2472, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

CHART INTERNATIONAL, INC- (SERVICES ONLY)

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for On-Call Maintenance and Inspections of the LOX Tanks at Plant 2 7/1/26 - 6/30/27  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

CLIMATEC, LLC

$90,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Services and Repairs for HVAC Systems 7/1/26 - 6/30/27  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

CORE & MAIN LP

$98,928.84

Environmental Services

Purchase of One (1) AS950 Portable Sampler with Compact Base Specification No. E-2026-723

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND, INC.

$147,431.40

Administrative Services

Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Management System 6/20/2026 - 6/19/2027 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List M.O. 12/14/16 Item 12 (B)

COUNTY OF ORANGE

$75,000.00

Communications

Blanket PO for Orange County Sheriff’s Special Officers to Provide Security Services for OC San Board and Committee Meetings 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2029 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/22/19, Item 12 (B)

CR&R ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

$70,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for 40 Yard Trash Dumpsters at Plant 1 and Plant 2 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

CREATIVE AIR MECHANICAL SERVICES, LLC

$71,187.00

Administrative Services

Service PO to Replace Two (2) Rooftop Package Units and One (1) Rooftop Exhaust Fan Control for the Control Center Building at Plant 1 TIPS RFP 250105 Comprehensive HVAC, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

CS-AMSCO

$97,969.25

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of Five (5) Dezurik 14-Inch Actuated Plug Valves Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12 (B) (Dezurik)

DXP ENTERPRISES/ CORTECH ENGINEERING

$94,011.60

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Two (2) SEEPEX Rotors and Three (3) Stators Board Approved OEM Sole Source List M.O. 12/14/16 Item 12 (B) (SEEPEX)

ELECTRABOND

$65,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for Epoxy Coating of Various Equipment  7/1/2026 - 6/30/2028 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

EPLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

$54,701.56

Administrative Services

Veeam Data Platform Advanced Universal Subscription and License 8/10/26 - 8/9/27 Informal Bid 140980-OR

EPLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

$55,325.00

Administrative Services

Cisco Identity Service Engine Premier Subscription 6/25/2026 - 6/24/2029 NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement # AR3227, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

EPLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

$61,513.16

Administrative Services

Service PO for Plant 1 Wireless Access Point Replacement  Sourcewell Contract 020624-SYN, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

EPLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

$128,858.66

Administrative Services

Splunk and Enterprise Security Licenses 7/11/2026 - 7/10/2027 NASPO Cloud Solutions Contract # AR2472, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

EQUIPMENT DEPOT CALIFORNIA, INC.

$115,423.21

Administrative Services

Purchase of One (1) CAT 8000 lb. Capacity 80 Volt Electric 4-Wheel Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck Approved CORF Budget FY 25/26 Sourcewell Contract 053024-MCF, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

ESRI - ENVIRONMENTAL SYST RESEARCH INST.

$119,400.00

Administrative Services

ESRI Advantage Program Subscription 7/1/26 - 6/30/27 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12 (B)

EXCEL DOOR & GATE CO INC REMIT TO

$80,000.00

Administrative Services

Service PO to Replace Gate 6 at Plant 1 Including Fence Line, Gate, Operator, Posts, Footings, and Supplemental Controls Informal Bid 146766-OR

FECY WELDING SERVICES

$80,496.80

Operations & Maintenance

Service PO for Gas Compressor Pipe Replacement at Plant 2 Informal Bid 146454-OR

FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC

$95,000.00

Environmental Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Purchase of Miscellaneous Laboratory Supplies 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

FLEXIM AMERICAS CORPORATION

$74,614.76

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of Two (2) Fluxus F736 Transmitters, Eight (8) Transducers/Sensors, Including Mounting Hardware Approved CORF Budget FY 25/26 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 2/26/20, Item 13(B)

FLO-SYSTEMS, INC.

$66,200.74

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Fairbanks Morse Impellers Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 8/28/19, Item 3 (B) (Fairbanks Morse)

FLO-SYSTEMS, INC.

$109,900.00

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Wemco SFI16-Z Horizontal CCW Pump Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12 (B) (Wemco)

FRANKLIN MILLER, INC.

$62,622.00

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Taskmaster Grinder Model TM851208 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/27/20, Item 14(B)

FULLER TRUCK ACCESSORIES

$60,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Parts and Service (Vehicle Lighting and Upfitting) 7/1/26 - 6/30/27  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS

$79,114.96

Operations & Maintenance

Service PO to Disassemble and Palletize Five (5) Workstations, and Install Five (5) Herman Miller Adjustable Workstations County of Orange Master Contract # RCA-017-22010154, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

GARRATT CALLAHAN COMPANY

$60,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Monthly Exchange of Cen-Gen Plants 1 and 2 14-Inch Polishing Softener for Water Softener System 7/1/26 - 6/30/27  GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

GARTNER, INC. - STAMFORD CT

$78,880.00

Administrative Services

Gartner Software Program Consulting Services for Three (3) Licenses  7/1/26 - 6/30/27 County of Ventura Contract # 9658, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT US, INC.

$65,261.76

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) GEA Westfalia Slide-Ring Packing, One (1) Distributor and Cover, and One (1) Washer/Disk Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 9/23/20, Item 12(B) (GEA Westfalia)

GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY WALNUT CA

$80,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Purchase of Miscellaneous Electrical Parts and Supplies 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

GRM INFORMATION MGMT SERVICES FOR OAs

$80,000.00

Communications

Convenience Blanket PO for Offsite Records Storage, Document Destruction, and Related Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

HAAKER EQUIPMENT CO

$95,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Miscellaneous Repairs, Parts, and Services for Haaker Vehicles, Including Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaning Vehicles 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

HCI SYSTEMS

$145,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Emergency Response to Fire Alarm Systems at Headquarters, Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pump Stations 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

HKA GLOBAL LLC

$67,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for PMWeb Support Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

HOME DEPOT

$75,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Purchase of Miscellaneous Parts, Materials, Tools, Appliances, and Supplies 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

HOWARD RIDLEY CO

$149,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Repair of Cracks in Structures within Plant 1 and  Plant 2 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION SERVICES, INC.

$85,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of Urea Solution 32.5% Reagent Grade 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 w/ Four (4) Optional One-Year Renewal Periods Specification No. C-2026-724

INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.

$50,088.75

Administrative Services

Annual PO for Abnormal Security Software Renewal 4/25/25 - 4/24/26 Omnia Partners Contract # 23-6692-03, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.

$69,662.24

Administrative Services

Purchase of One-Hundred (100) Poly CCX 505 Business Media Phones Omnia Partners Contract # 23-6692-03, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

INTEGRATED POWER SERVICES LLC

$140,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Off Site Motor Repair Services for Headquarters, Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pump Stations 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

JAMISON ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.

$84,750.00

Operations & Maintenance

Service PO to Install Two (2) Separate Base Mounted Lube Oil Pumps Informal Bid 145309-OR

JAMISON ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.

$106,400.00

Operations & Maintenance

On-Call Odor Control Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 w/ Four (4) Optional One-Year Renewal Periods Specification No. S-2026-726

JOHNSTONE SUPPLY

$95,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for HVAC Parts and Supplies 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2028 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

MEGGER

$53,979.00

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for PowerDB Extended Software Support 8/17/24 - 8/16/27  Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 8/27/25, Item 4(B)

MOBILE HOSE & HYDRAULIC SUPPLY

$100,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Hose Repairs and Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2028 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

OCECO INC

$60,544.80

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Six (6) OCECO Type E21 Flame Arrestors Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/27/20, Item 14(B) (OCECO)

OVIVO USA, LLC

$77,500.01

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Ovivo Stabilizer and One (1) Bushing Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/22/19, Item 12(B)

PARKHOUSE TIRE INC

$60,000.00

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for New Vehicle Tires, Repairs, and Rotation Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 Bridgestone State Contract # 24158 and Continental Tires State Contract # 24157, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-61 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

POWERFLO PRODUCTS INC

$100,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Miscellaneous Spiral Tracks and Chesterton Mechanical Seals 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2028 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

PUBLIC INTEREST INVESTIGATIONS, INC.

$148,320.00

Human Resources

Blanket PO for Confidential Professional Services Sole Source Justification 2937 Reason: Other

PUTZMEISTER AMERICA INC

$51,905.90

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Four (4) Putzmeister Hydraulic Cylinders and Four (4) Cylinder Tubes Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/27/20, Item 14(B)

PUTZMEISTER AMERICA INC

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Call Out Support and Emergency Services for Corrective Maintenance on Putzmeister HPUs, Augers, and Support Equipment at Plant 2 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

QUINCY COMPRESSOR

$75,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Plant Air Compressor Repairs and Emergency Call Outs 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

$90,000.00

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for Trash and Recycling Services for 3 Cubic Yard Dumpsters and 64 Gallon Organics Containers at Plant 1, Plant 2, and Headquarters 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 Sole Source Justification 2929 Reason: Unique Product/Service

RINCON TRUCK CENTER, INC.

$150,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Vehicle Parts and Service 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

SAFETY SHOE SERVICES

$100,000.00

Human Resources

Convenience Blanket PO for On-Site and In-Store Safety Shoe Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

SCA OF CA, LLC

$148,000.00

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for Street Sweeping, Blowing, and General BMP Maintenance Services for Headquarters, Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pump Stations 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027 County of Orange Contract #RCA-017-23010040, in Accordance with Ordinance  OC San-61 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases

SCHWING BIOSET

$86,162.71

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Two (2) Material Cylinders and Two (2) Hydraulic Pumps Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12(B)

SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP

$105,057.66

Administrative Services

Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity User and Server Licenses 5/31/2026 - 5/30/2027 County of Orange Contract #RCA-017-25010103, in Accordance with Ordinance  OC San-61 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases

SIGNATURE PAINTING INC

$95,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Painting Services at Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pump Stations 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

STEPHENS MECHANICAL OF THE SOUTHWEST,LLC

$78,228.00

Operations & Maintenance

Service PO for Pump No. 5 Pump, Motor, and Base Installation at Plant 1 Informal Bid 146068-OR

STO ADVISORS LLC

$60,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Consulting Services for Interplant Gas Pipeline Compliance Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 11/19/25, Item 17(B)

TELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.

$133,167.00

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of One (1) FLIR T865 Thermography Camera, Lens, and Case Approved CORF Budget FY 24/25 Sole Source Justification 2926 Reason: OEM Equipment/Part/Service

TEVORA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

$56,472.96

Administrative Services

Varonis Hybrid + MDDR and Copilot SaaS Subscription and Varonis Collector Licenses 6/27/2026 - 6/26/2027 Informal Bid 146470-OR

TEVORA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

$56,560.40

Administrative Services

Blanket PO for Menlo Security Maintenance 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027 Informal Bid 145269-OR

THEODORE ROBINS FORD

$80,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Vehicle Parts and Services 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

TONY DEMARIA ELECTRIC INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Electrical Parts and Services at Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pump Stations 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

TRANE U.S. INC. - PARTS

$90,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Purchase of Emergency HVAC Supplies and Parts for HVAC Shop 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

WECK LABORATORIES, INC.

$84,500.00

Environmental Services

Blanket PO for Contract Laboratory Services for Special Projects and Pretreatment Samples 12/5/2025 - 6/30/2026 Sole Source Justification 2928 Reason: Unique Product/Service

WECK LABORATORIES, INC.

$143,992.00

Environmental Services

Blanket PO for Contract Laboratory Testing Services to Support Special Projects 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 w/ Four (4) Optional One-Year Renewal Periods Specification No. S-2026-721

WEX INC. -  FUEL CARD PROGRAM

$140,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for Fuel Program to Provide Diesel and Unleaded Fuel for All District Vehicles and Nerissa Marine Monitoring Vessel 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 State of CA Department of General Services Master Services Agreement # 5-19-99-19, in Accordance with Ordinance  OC San-61 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases

XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS/GODWIN PUMPS

$75,141.15

Administrative Services

Purchase of One (1) Xylem Dri-Prime CD150S Pump Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12(B)

XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA, INC.

$57,600.00

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Eight-Thousand (8,000) Membrane Diffusers Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 8/28/24, Item 7(B)

 

Additionally, in accordance with Board purchasing policies, Ordinance No. OC SAN-61, the General Manager has authority to approve and execute maintenance and repair Services Task Orders between $50,000 and $500,000. There were no General Manager approved maintenance and repair Services Task Orders, in amounts exceeding $50,000, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025-26.

 

 

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

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ATTACHMENT

The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package:

 

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