FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance
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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 July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List:
* ORANGE COUNTY MUFFLER - Bumper Mounted Tire Recovery System
* MH3 CORPORATION - Unique Odor Assessment Services
* AVIVA ENERGY CORP. - Energy Advisory Consulting Services
* OIL SAFE - Oil Safe Pump and Filtration Systems
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BACKGROUND
Staff provides the Administration Committee and the Board of Directors quarterly reports of General Manager approved and executed purchases, maintenance and repair Services Task Orders between under his authority, and additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List. During this reporting period, the Board of Directors adopted an updated Purchasing Ordinance, OC SAN-61, which took effect August 25, 2023.
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...
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