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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 20, 2013 C-08AGENDA ITEM C V! OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM 9<IF'Oi�C� AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement for Purchase of Filter Cloth Socks for Tertiary Cloth Filter Equipment at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility from Sole -Source Provider Aqua — Aerobic Systems, Inc., of Rockford, III. ($33,000) MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: November 20, 2013 Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreement for purchase of filter cloth socks for tertiary cloth filter equipment at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility from sole -source provider Aqua — Aerobic Systems, Inc., of Rockford, III., in the amount of $33,000. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The function of the tertiary cloth filter equipment is to maximize solids removal prior to disinfection and to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems discharge limitations. The regular 24/7 operation of this equipment requires periodic replacement of the filter socks, in addition to the routine preventive maintenance performed by staff operators. Per Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070, Bidding, the bidding process may be dispensed when the City Council determines that the purchase is in the best interests of the City. Aqua — Aerobic Systems is the sole manufacturer of this equipment. Staff recommends approving the purchase of the filter cloth socks from Aqua — Aerobic Systems, as the sole -source provider. FISCAL IMPACT: The tertiary cloth filter socks are necessary for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility to maintain discharge permit requirements. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funds were budgeted for this project in the Plant Maintenance Capital Improvements account (171493) for 2013/14. Jordan Ayers or Deputy City Manager/Internal ervices Director F. ally Sandelin Public Works Director Prepared by Karen Honer, Wastewater Plant Superintendent FWS/KH/pmf cc: Larry Parlin, Deputy Public Works Director - Utilities APPROVED: Konradt Bartlam, City Manager KAWP\C0UNCIL\2013\WSWPCF Filter Socks.doc 11/12/2013 AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. Paitneiinq I o i tiolut o1 AFTERMARKET PROPOSAL # 32678 TO: LODI VWVrP PROJECT: LODI (CITY OF) -WHITE SLOUGH WPCF 12751 N. THORNTON ROAD LODI LODI CA CALIFORNIA 95242 USA-MUN USA PROPOSAL DATE: September 20, 2013 , modified October 23, 2013 ATN: KEN CAPITANICH CC: If billing and/or shipping address is different, please advise. Qtv Description Unit Price Total Price We are pleased to quote, for acceptance within 30 days of this date, prices and terms on equipment listed below. Shipment of equipment will be completed 3 - 4 business days, after receipt of purchase order with mutually acceptable terms and conditions, subject to credit approval. All stock is subject to prior sale. 99 Filter Cloth Sock $269.00 $26,631.00 OptiFiberPES-130 Polyester type Chlorine resistant Part number 2963923 12 Retainer bar - side $16.00 $192.00 New Part number 2519224 Replaces part number 2506164 New style side retainer bar uses the same hardware as the notch and tab retainer bars 12 Retainer bar - notch, part #2506165. $16.00 $192.00 12 Retainer bar - tab, part #2506166. $16.00 $192.00 Freight charges reflect (1) complete shipment of proposed items, shipping to Lodi, CA 95242. Pricing Summary: Equipment and/or Accessories: $27,207.00 Freight: $546.00 8% sales tax: $2176.56 Total Job Price: $29,929.56 Material and/or services not specifically listed in this proposal are not included in the quoted TOTAL JOB PRICE and are to be supplied by others. Goods quoted above will be sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale set forth on the face hereof and the following pages entitled "Terms and Conditions of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc.": Any different or additional terms are hereby objected to. 6306 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111-7655 p 815.654.2501 f 815.654.2508 www.aqua-aerobic.com Copyright 2013, Aqua -Aerobic Systems. Inc.. Rockford, IL Printed: 9/20/2013 10:20:19 AM Page 1 of 3 CX8 Proposal Date: September 20, 2013 Proposal # 32678 AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. Page 1 of 2 This offer and all of the goods and sales of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. are subject only to the following terms and conditions. The acceptance of any order resulting from this proposal is bas(d on the express condition that the Buyer agrees to all the terms aid conditions herein contained. Any terms and conditions in any order, which are in addition to or inconsistent with the following, shall not be binding upon Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. This proposal and any contract resulting therefrom, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of iYiaeie, without and to conflicts of laws principles calftm ) PAYMENT Unless specifically stated otherwise, quoted terms are Net 0 Days from shipping date. Past -due charges are 1.5% per month and will apply only on any past -due balance. Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. does not allow retainage of any invoice amount, unless authorized in writing by an authorized representative of our Loves Park, Illinois office. DURATION OF QUOTATION This proposal of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. shall in no event be effective more than 30 days from date thereof, unless specifically stated otherwise, and is subject to change at any time prior to acceptance SHIPMENT Shipping dates are not a guarantee of a particular day of shipment and are approximate, being based upon present productionnformation, and are subject to change per the production schedules existing at time of receipt of purchase order_ Agm-Aerobic Systems, Inc. shall not be responsible for any delay in shipment for causes beyond its control including, but not limited to, war, riots, strikes, labor trouble casing interruption of work, fires, other casualties, transportation delays, modificaton of order, any act of governmental authorities or acts of God. Quoted shipment dates in this proposal are approximate dates goods will be shipped and, unless agreed to in writing by Aqui-Aerobic Systems, Inc., Buyer may not postpone or delay the dates of shipment of goods from our plant or from our supplier's plants beyond the dates set forth in this proposal. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS All prices and all shipments of goods are F.O.B. Aqui-Aerobic Systems, Inc.'s plant at Loves Park, Illinois unless specifically stated otherwise. Delivery of the goods sold hereunder to the carrier shall be deemed delivery to the Buyer, and upon such delivery, title to uch goods and risk of loss or damage shall be upon Buyer. TAXES Prices quoted do not include any taxes, customs duties, or import fees. Buyer shall pay any and all use, sales, privilege or other tax or customs duties or import fees levied by any governmental authority with respect to the sale or transportation of any goods covered hreby. If Aqua Aerobic Systems, Inc. is required by any taxing authority to collect or to pay any such tax, duty or fee, the Buyer shall be separately billed at such time for the amounts Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. is required to pay. SECURITY If at any time the financial responsibility of the Buyer becomes unsatisfactory to Agw-Aerobic Systems, Inc., or Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. otherwise deems itself insecure as to receipt of full payment of the purchase price from Buyer hereunder, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. reserves the right to require payment in advance or security or guarantee satisfactory to Aqw-Aerobic Systems, Inc. of payment in full of the purchase price. LIMITATION OF ACTION No action shall be brought against Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. for any breach of its contract of sale more than two years after the accrual of the cause of action thereof, and, in no event, unless the Buyershall first have given written notice to Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc., of any claim of breach of contract within 30 days after the discovery thereof CANCELLATION CLAUSE No acceptance of this proposal, by purchase order or otherwise, may be modified exceptby written consent of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. nor may it be cancelled except by prior payment to Aqus-Aerobic Systems, Inc. the following sums as liquidated damages therefor: 1) If cancellation i; prior to commencement of production and prior to the asatmption of any obligations by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. for any materials or component parts, a sum equal to I S% of the total purchase price; 2) If cancellation is after the commencement of production r after the assumption of any obligations by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. for any materials or component parts, a sum equal to the total of the direct, out-of-pocket expenses incurred to the date of cancellation for labor, machine time, materials and any charges made to us by suppliers foicancellation, plus 30% of the total purchase price. All charges and expenses shall be as determined by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. In the event any items are used by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. to fill a subsequent order, then upon receipt of payment for such order, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. shall pay the Buyer a sum equal to the direct oul-of-packet expenses previously charged and received from Buyer. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This proposal, including all descriptive data, drawings, material, information and knov-how disclosed by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. to Buyer in relation hereto is confidential information intended solely for the confidential use of Buyer, shall remain the property of n{tts-Aerpbic Systems, Inc. and shall not be disclosed or otherwise used to the disadvantage or detriment of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. in any mane. , except as requ�d by California Pub1 C Records Act. 6306 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL6111 1-7655 p815.654.2501 f 815.654.2508 www.aqua-aerobic.com Copyright 2013, Aqua -Aerobic Systems. Inc., Rockford; IL Printed: 9/20/2013 10:20:19 AM Page 2 of 3 �� Proposal Date: September 20, 2013 Proposal # 32678 AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. Page 2 of 2 QUALIFIED ACCEPTANCE AND INDEMNITY In the event the acceptance of this proposal by Buyer either is contingent upon or subject to the approval by any third part such as, but not limited to, a consulting engineer, with respect to goods, parts, materials, descriptive data, drawings, calculations, or any other matter, then upon such approval by any third party, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. shall have no liability to Buyer or to any third party so long as the goods sold and delivered by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. conform to this proposal. In the event any such third party requires modifications in the proposal prior to the approval thereof, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. may at its sole option and without liability to any party elect to cancel this proposal or return the purchase order to Buyer. In the event Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. elects to modify this proposal to conform to the requirements for approval by any third party, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. in such event shall have no liability to Buyer or to any third party so long as the goods sold and delivered by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. conform to this proposal as modified. Buyer agrees to indemnify and save harmless Aquz-Aerobic Systems, Inc. from and against all costs and expenses and liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of or in connection with claims by third parties so long as the goods sold hereunder conform to the rquirements of this proposal as approved by any third party. WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; AND DISCLAIMER In return for purchase and full payment for Aqu&Aerobic Systems, Inc. goods, we warrant new goods provided by us to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal conditions and use for a period of oie year from the date the goods are put into service, or eighteen months from date of shipment (whichever first occurs). If the goods include an "Endura Series" motor, the complete Endura Series unit shall be warranted by Aqua to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal conditions and use for three years from the date the product is put into service or 42 months from the date of shipment (whichever occurs first). OUR OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITID to replacing or repairing (at our factory at Loves Park, Illinois) any part or parts returned to our factory with transportation charges prepaid, and which our examination shall show to have been defective. Prior to return of any goods or its parts to otr factory, Buyer shall notify Aqua Aerobic Systems, Inc. of claimed defect, and Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. shall have the privilege of examining the goods at Buyer's place of business at or where the goods havwtherwise been placed in service. In the event this examination discloses no defect, Buyer shall have no authority to return the goods or parts to our factory for the further examination or repair. All goods or parts shall be returned to Buyer, F.O.B.Loves Park, IIlinois. This warranty shall not apply to any goods or part which has been repaired or altered outside our factory, or applied, operated or installed contrary to our instructio, or subjected to misuse, chemical attack/degradation, negligence or accident. This warranty and any warranty and guaranty of process or performance shall no longer be applicable or valid if any product, including any software program, supplied by AqurAerobic Systems, Inc., is modified or altered without the written approval of Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. Our warranty on accessories and component parts not manufactured by us is expressly limited to that of the manufacturer thereof. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTHER LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS ON OUR PART, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED; AND WE EXPRESSLY DENY THE RIGHT OF ANY OTHER PERSON TO INCUR OR ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ANY GOODS PROVIDED BY US. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF PERFORMANCE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM OF NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, COSTS OF CONNECTING, DISCONNECTING, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A DEFECT IN THE GOODS. LIMIT OF LIABILITY: AQUA -AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC.'S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND OUR LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTRACT OR SALE, OR ANYTHING DONE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT, IN ANY CASE, EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE GOODS UPON WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED. Final acceptance of this proposal must be given to Aqu&Aerobic Systems, Inc. at their office in Loves Park, Illinois. Please acknowledge acceptance by signing the proposal and returning it to Aquf-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Accepted by: By: Date: Offer Respeetfu%Lftbmitted, and madified herein by Sherry Pike, er Service Re �Contract Aqua -Aerobic Inc. IDA4� 6306 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111-7655 p 815.654.2501 f815.654.2508 www.aqua-aerobic.com Copyright 2013, Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc- Rockford. IL Printe 3� t Page 3 of 3 Approvod as to f RESOLUTION NO. 2013-201 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FILTER CLOTH SOCKS FOR TERTIARY CLOTH FILTER EQUIPMENT AT WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY FROM SOLE -SOURCE PROVIDER AQUA - AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. WHEREAS, the function of the tertiary cloth filter equipment is to maximize solids removal prior to disinfection and to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems discharge limitations. The regular 24/7 operation of this equipment requires periodic replacement of the filter socks, in addition to the routine preventive maintenance performed by staff operators; and WHEREAS, per Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070, Bidding, the bidding process may be dispensed with when the City Council determines that the purchase is in the best interests of the City; and WHEREAS, Aqua — Aerobic Systems is the sole manufacturer of this equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for the purchase of filter cloth socks for the tertiary cloth filter equipment at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility from the sole -source provider Aqua - Aerobic Systems, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois, in the amount of $33,000. Dated: November 20, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-201 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 20, 2013, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None WNM JOHL-OLSON City Clerk 2013-201