DeKalb County Government - File #: 2018-2357

• File #: 2018-2357
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Action
• File created: 7/2/2018
• In control: PWI-Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
• On agenda: 7/23/2019
• Final action: 7/23/2019
• Title: Commission District(s): All SS - MARS Company (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of a MARS Test Bench System. Recommend award to MARS Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $548,220.80.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/23/2019	1	Board of Commissioners	approved	Pass
7/9/2019	1	PWI-Public Works & Infrastructure Committee	recommended for approval.	Pass
7/9/2019	1	Board of Commissioners	deferred to the next meeting	Pass
6/27/2019	1	Committee of the Whole	Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned

Purchasing Type: Sole Source (SS)                               

Public Hearing:  YES ☐     NO ☒                                  Department: Purchasing & Contracting                                     

AGENDA ITEM:

Title

Commission District(s): All

SS - MARS Company (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of a MARS Test Bench System. Recommend award to MARS Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $548,220.80.

Body

Information Contact: Talisa Clark, CPPO

Phone Number: (404) 687-2797

PURPOSE:

The MARS Test Bench System provides reliable and specific information directly related to the American Water Works Association meter testing protocol and specifications. The County will achieve meter testing goals with this solution. The vendor is the only manufacturer that provides on-site installation, training and ongoing hardware and software maintenance of water meter test bench systems. The pricing includes all of the items and services plus an 4 additional years of maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

Recommend approval of the sole source with:                                                                                   

MARS Company, 3925 SW 13th Street, Ocala, FL 34474                                                        

Amount Not To Exceed: $548,220.80

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1.                     Funding:                                                                                                         General - Operating (DWM)