Title
Approval of Sole Source Vendor, Metrolina Recycling Facility (MRF)
Action
ACTION:
1) Approve the purchase of equipment as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129(e) (6).
2) Approve CP Manufacturing Inc., as sole source vendor and supplier for the repair maintenance and purchase of materials for the critical conveyance systems at the Metrolina Recycling Facility.
Staff Contact: Jeff 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.
CP Manufacturing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for complex recycling equipment at the Mecklenburg County Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). CP supplies operationally critical conveyance systems for the Mecklenburg County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), which processes all the residential curbside recycling within the county. These systems consist of conveyor belts, electric motor systems, gearboxes and motor control systems, vibratory screens and other complex and expensive items. The County must use CP Manufacturing equipment, as we cannot find other vendors, or manufacturers that have parts and equipment that fit the specialized needs of the MRF. In some instances, CP Manufacturing may be called upon to install specialty equipment that they provide.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
The Sole Source Justification Form has been approved by Procurement Services.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
$150,000 of Solid Waste Capital Reserve Fund will fund the purchase. No County Fund impact.