Title
Sole Source Vendor Approval, Solid Waste Program - LUESA
Action
ACTION:
Approve the purchase of equipment from Emerging Acquisitions d.b.a. Bulk Handling Systems as authorized by the sole source exemption of N.C.G.S. 143-129(e) (6).
Staff Contact: Jeffery Smithberger, LUESA - Solid Waste Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
N.C. G.S. 143-129 and the County Procurement Policy mandate that Mecklenburg County procure all apparatus, supplies, materials and equipment totaling $30,000 or more by competitive bidding. An exemption is allowed if a needed product is available from only one source of supply or standardization, or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
Emerging Acquisitions d.b.a. Bulk Handling Systems manufactures specific and specialized recycling processing equipment that is utilized at Mecklenburg County Material Recycling Facilities. This vendor is the only entity that can supply the specific equipment at the processing facility and replacement equipment and spare parts are critical to the on-going operations of the facility. The recycling processing system consists of uniquely designed conveyors and equipment that are responsible for moving various recyclable materials throughout the facility.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
The Sole Source Justification Form has been approved by Procurement Services.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs are included in the Solid Waste Enterprise System and are anticipated maintenance items.