DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Public Works, SWC 99999-SPD-S20190913B-0002, Equipment Rental in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 with Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. (Fort Mill, SC), to provide equipment rental services. Effective upon BOC approval for one year. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-461, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $49,999.99 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
Scope of Work: This contract will provide specialty equipment rental contracting work that involves temporary generators, bypass chopper pumps, and all other requirements to successfully bypass a pipe for construction or rehabilitation.
Community Impact: These services are necessary to avoid spills, which has high health and environmental damages as well as fines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPD).
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the statewide contract with Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Project Implications: This contract will reduce operating cost by providing these types of rental equipment services. Current services are processed through the On Call Contractors and incur an automatic 10% fee adjustment as specialized services. This contract will eliminate that fee adjustment and leverage reduced statewide fees effectually lowering our cost.
Community Issues/Concerns: When there is a pipe break, the odor affects the community by the unpleasant smell as well as effects on health and property values, the bypass provides temporary relief until permanent repai...
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