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DPU032525REPAIRCLAMP
DPU/Water Distribution
Todd Saums (x2832)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Westatlantic Tech Corp. for the purchase of a Split Barrel Repair Clamp; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $18,000 from the Water Replacement Fund; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of the TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Division of Water Distribution located a leak on the 60-inch steel transmission main located on Woodruff Avenue. An attempt was made to isolate that portion of the main to perform a repair. Water Distribution was unable to isolate the main and damage was discovered to the existing valves that could not be repaired without shutting the transmission main down or using specialized parts and equipment. The only fitting that was found that could accommodate the size of the pipe and material needed to resist corrosion was the Westatlantic Split Barrel Repair Clamp. This clamp will be installed while the main remains under pressure. Westatlantic is the sole source provider of the specific clamp needed to complete the repair. Funds were appropriated in the Replacement Fund for this type of project.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Westatlantic Tech Corp for the purchase of a Split Barrel Repair Clamp, upon such terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $18,000 is authorized from the Water Replacement Fund Account Code 6063-34000-4UC2523STDSTD for the purposes identified in section 1.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competitive provisions of the TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that Westatlantic Tech Corp is the sole source provider of the ...
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