REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Modify a Purchase Order with Corix Water Products US Inc. for Piping Supplies for Water and Sewer Services (F19-182)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to amend an existing purchase order with Corix Water Products US Inc. of Santa Clara for piping supplies, increasing the not to exceed amount by $20,478 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $380,477.92
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 2.08.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services exceeding $100,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) as an administrative and maintenance activity for the purchase of piping supplies.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Piping supplies such as valve parts, fittings, and couplings are used regularly by the Environmental Services Department staff for both infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. Items that are used on a regular, high-volume basis are stocked at the Central Stores warehouse, while supplies needed for emergencies, special projects, or other repairs are purchased on an as-needed basis. All purchases are coordinated through Central Stores.
On February 24, 2015, City Council approved a Purchase Order in the amount of $360,000, to Corix Water Products US Inc. for piping supplies (RTC No. 15-0176). These piping supplies are used in the maintenance and repairs of the wastewater collection network and the water distribution system. This purchase order also provides materials for installation of water request services for new developments.
To date, the originally awarded Purchase Order has been expended due to an increase in emergency sanitary sewer repairs. This request will increase the Purchase Order by $20,478 and provide funding to pay outstanding invoices for products purchased for hyd...
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