HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-090-07/20/1999-APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSIO RESOLUTION 99-90
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE EQUIPMENT FOR
THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE
CITY'S COMPETITIVE PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is expanding the Water Treatment Facility plant and
the design phase has been completed for this project; and
WHEREAS, a large amount of time and research has gone into specifying the type and
manufacturer of the Carbon Dioxide storage materials and equipment needed for the successful
completion of the expansion project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division will purchase the specified
equipment directly from TOMCO Equipment Company, rather than purchasing it through a
contractor, as previously planned, saving time and money; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Subsections 8-161(d)(1) c and d of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins authorize the Purchasing Agent to contract for services without competition if a particular
material or service is required to maintain interchangeability or compatibility as a part of an existing
integrated system, and/or a particular material, professional service or service is required in order
to standardize or maintain standardization for the purpose of reducing financial investment or
simplifying administration; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing agent has determined that use of a competitive process would
substantially impede the City's financial interest,and complicate administration,and has submitted
the requisite justification to the City Manager for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the determination of the
Purchasing Agent; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-160(d)(3) requires approval by City Council of exceptions to the
competitive purchasing process for items costing more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) prior to acquisition.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS,that the purchasing agent is authorized to purchase the Storage Equipment for the Water
Treatment Expansion Project, from TOMCO Equipment Systems for an amount estimated to be
$350,000.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of July,A.D.
1999.
Mayor
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