Item - 2021.IE25.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 9, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on October 26, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 9, 2021.
IE25.4 - Non-Competitive Contract with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited for the Purchase of Proprietary Essential Parts for Maintenance of Process Equipment at Water Treatment Plants
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited for the supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of Wallace and Tiernan chemical feed and analysis equipment, on the following terms and conditions:
a. the initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Toronto Water and subject to budget approvals for the total amount of $1,252,154.67 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,274,192.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);
b. the contract will be conditional upon Evoqua Water Technologies Limited, continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive supplier of the parts; and
c. conditional upon terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-171778.pdf
IE25.4 - Non-Competitive Contract with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited for the Purchase of Proprietary Essential Parts for Maintenance of Process Equipment at Water Treatment Plants
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited for the supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of Wallace and Tiernan chemical feed and analysis equipment, on the following terms and conditions:
a. the initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Toronto Water and subject to budget approvals for the total amount of $1,252,154.67 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,274,192.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);
b. the contract will be conditional upon Evoqua Water Technologies Limited, continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive supplier of the parts; and
c. conditional upon terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to request authority for the General Manager to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited. This contract will be for the supply of proprietary parts and supplies required for the maintenance of water treatment process equipment. The initial term of this contract will be from the date the contract is issued to December 31, 2022, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals for the total amount of $1,252,154.67, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,274,192.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
City Council approval is required in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-171778.pdf