DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in the amount of $600,000.00 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL) to provide valve condition assessment services. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This contract will furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary to perform a water valve evaluation, improvement and information program.
Scope of Work: This project will focus on the assessment and documentation of valves and fire hydrants throughout the North Fulton water service area. The contractor will be responsible for locating, accessing, and cleaning the valve structures as well as cycling the valves within agreed-upon torque limits. Additionally, the contractor will collect sufficient attributes per valve for inventory and GIS location purposes and document any additional work orders that may be necessary to bring a valve back to full operability. These work orders will be analyzed and prioritized by the contractor and the County to develop a plan for addressing each inoperable valve. This will allow the County to further develop a comprehensive database of all water valve locatio...
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