File #: 2023-3139    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 8/1/2023 In control: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On agenda: 8/23/2023 Final action: 8/23/2023
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, 2023 to June 30, 2023; and

 

B.       Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List:

 

                     EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC, INC - Olympus IPLEX GX Videoscope and Related Accessories

                     NEWPORT DUNES RESORT AND MARINA - Marina Lease for Ocean Monitoring Program (OMP) Vessel

                     PHILADELPHIA MIXING SOLUTIONS LLC - Parts for Rebuild and Repairs of Gearbox for Aeration Basins

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BACKGROUND

 

Staff provides the Board of Directors quarterly reports of General Manager approved and executed purchases between $50,000 and $100,000; maintenance and repair Services Task Orders between $50,000 and $300,000; and additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List.

 

The list of additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List displays the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) added this quarter that require sole source procurement to maintain, service, or replace equipment currently in operation at Orange County Sanitation District (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 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-56, the General Manager has authority to approve and execute purchases between $50,000 and $100,000.  Below is a summary of General Manager approved purchases, in amounts exceeding $50,000, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022-23.  Activity is typically higher in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to establishment of annual blanket purchase orders for the upcoming year.

 

Vendor Name

 Amount

 Department

 Description/Discussion

ALSTON & BIRD LLP

$95,000.00

Engineering

Blanket PO to Provide Various Legal Services 5/20/23 - 5/19/25  Sole Source Justification 2738 Reason: Unique Product/Service

ANDERSON A.C, L.P./AMERICAN MECH SVCS

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Response to Assess and/or Repair HVAC Systems of Occupied Areas 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Three (3) Month Bridge Contract for Purchase of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) 50% Solution 7/1/23 - 9/30/23 Sole Source Justification 2750 Reason: Unique Product/Service

C.E. MECHANICAL, INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Response to Assess and/or Repair HVAC Systems of Occupied Areas 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

COLLICUTT ENERGY SERVICES INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Support and Corrective Maintenance on EPSA and Headworks Generator at Plant 2 4/5/23 - 3/31/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

CORITY SOFTWARE, INC.

$98,753.71

Administrative Services

Annual Renewal for Cority Software Subscription 9/24/23 - 9/24/24 GSA Contract# GS-35F-0032U, in Accordance with Ordinance OCSAN-56 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND, INC.

$84,499.15

Administrative Services

Annual Renewal for Cornerstone OnDemand Software 6/20/23 - 6/19/24  Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12

CR&R

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO to Provide and Dump 40 Yard Trash Dumpsters at Plants 1 & 2 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

EBS UTILITIES ADJUSTING, INC.

$51,775.00

Operations & Maintenance

Adjustment of OC San’s Manholes Due to Street Overlay Anaheim Improvement Project Sole Source Justification 2733 Reason: Unique Product/Service

EJ USA, INC

$85,142.66

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of Forty-Seven (47) 24-Inch and Sixty (60) 36-Inch Manhole Frames and Covers Specification No. E-2022-1367BD

FLO-SYSTEMS, INC.

$89,852.66

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Hidrostal E5K-M Pump, One (1) Fairbanks Morse Pump  Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 8/28/19, Item 3(B)

G & K MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

$76,000.00

Environmental Services

Annual PO for Marina Lease for OC San’s Ocean Monitoring Program (OMP) Vessel 6/1/23 - 5/31/24 Sole Source Justification 2749 Reason: Unique Product/Service

G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS

$65,489.71

Operations & Maintenance

Installation of Four (4) New Cubicle Stations in Control Center at Plant 1 County of Orange Contract# RCA-017-18010014, in Accordance with Ordinance OCSD-52 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

GENERAL PLUMBING SERVICE S-2023-1406

$98,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for On-Call Plumbing Repair Services at Plants 1 and 2 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 with 4 Optional Renewal Periods Specification No. S-2023-1406

GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY WALNUT CA

$80,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Annual PO for Miscellaneous Electrical Parts and Supplies 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 US Communities Contract# EV2370, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-56 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL CO

$100,000.00

Environmental Services

Blanket PO for Mobilization and Demobilization under the Regional Odor and Corrosion Control Services (ROCCS) Program 5/1/23 - 4/30/24 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 4/26/23, Item 12

HOME DEPOT

$75,000.00

Administrative Services

Convenience Blanket PO for Miscellaneous Parts, Supplies, and Tools 7/1/23 to 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.

$54,436.02

Administrative Services

Annual PO for Abnormal Security Renewal 4/25/23 - 4/24/24 OMNIA Partners IT Products & Services Contract# 4400006644, in Accordance with Ordinance OC SAN-56 Section 2.03 (B) Cooperative Purchases

JAMISON ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.

$88,080.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO To Provide On-Call Odor Control Services including Installation and Upgrade of Gas Flaps and Storm Drains at Plants 1 and 2 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 with 2 Optional Renewal Periods Specification No. S-2021-1219

JAMISON ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Gas, Water and Air Line Repairs at Plants 1 & 2 7/1/23 to 6/30/25 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

JAMISON ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Routine Maintenance and Emergency Repairs on Trickling Filters at Plants 1 & 2 7/1/23 to 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

MCKENNA BOILER WORKS, INC.

$89,924.04

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for Monthly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Boiler Maintenance and Service Plants 1 and 2 4/5/23 - 3/31/24 with 4 Optional Renewal Periods Specification No. S-2021-1219

MEGAN A MILLER

$60,000.00

Human Resources

Blanket PO for Confidential Professional Services 6/21/23 - 6/20/24 Sole Source Justification 2023-1128 Reason: Unique Product/Service

NEAC COMPRESSOR SERVICE INC

$66,308.10

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of Twelve (12) Penn Pro Compressor Valve Covers and Twelve (12) Valve Clamps Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/27/20, Item 14

NEAC COMPRESSOR SERVICE INC

$91,300.00

Administrative Services

Stock Item Purchase of One (1) Penn Pro Compressor Piston Rod Assembly Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/27/20, Item 14

O'CONNELL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INC

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Urgent Gas, Water and Air Line Repairs at all OC San Facilities 5/1/23 to 4/30/25 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

ONESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC

$80,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Miscellaneous Electrical Supplies and Parts 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

PUTZMEISTER AMERICA INC

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for Annual Service, Repairs, and Maintenance of Putzmeister Equipment at Plant 2 6/1/23 to 5/31/24 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 5/7/20, Item 14

RAINBOW DISPOSAL CO., INC.

$90,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Convenience Blanket PO for Providing and Servicing Sixteen (16) 3-Cubic Yard Dumpsters at Plants 1 & 2 7/1/23 to 6/30/24 GM Article 2, Section 2.2 (b) (1)

RP CONTROLS INC

$62,565.00

Engineering

Chemical Dosing Station Installation at Westside Pump Station Specification No. FE21-06 Construction

SC FUELS

$58,413.82

Operations & Maintenance

Purchase of 2,000 Gallons (Bulk Oil) of Chevron 5200 Hdax Low Ash 40 for Plant 1 Specification No. JA-127363

SEL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.

$97,399.00

Engineering

Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for A-Side Primary Clarifiers Replacement at Plant 2 Specification No. P2-98A

SIEMENS LARGE DRIVES LLC

$98,997.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO for Siemens Large Drives Technical Service Agreement (TSA) for Plant 2 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 Board Approved OEM Sole Source List  M.O. 12/14/16, Item 12

STO ADVISORS LLC

$60,000.00

Operations & Maintenance

Blanket PO to Provide Interplant Gas Pipeline Compliance Consultant Services 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 Sole Source Justification 2726 Reason: Unique Product/Service

 

Additionally, in accordance with Board purchasing policies, Ordinance No. OC SAN-56, the General Manager has authority to approve and execute maintenance and repair Services Task Orders between $50,000 and $300,000.  Below is a summary of General Manager approved maintenance and repair Services Task Orders, in amounts exceeding $50,000, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022-23:

 

Vendor Name

 Amount

 Department

 Description/Discussion

O'CONNELL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INC

$87,650.00

Operations & Maintenance

Plant Water Piping Replacement Inside Ella Tunnel at Plant 2 Specification No. TOB-2023-1392 of  Master Service Contract S-2021-1234BD-5

 

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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