PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009, 1:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 200 WEST JEFFERSON
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85003
INVOCATION
The invocation to be given by Pastor John Roybal, Central Seventh Day Adventist.
PLEDGE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag to be led by Councilman Michael Nowakowski.
ROLL CALL
For approval or correction, the minutes of the recessed meeting of June 3, 2009. (Submitted to Mr. DiCiccio)
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Appointments to Boards and Commissions and administering of oaths of office.
The names of persons being recommended for appointment and the Board, Commission, or Committee to which their appointments are being recommended are available in the City Clerk's Office, 15th Floor, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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Request authorization to change the order of business to approve the Consent Agenda.
Suspension of the rules to change the order of business of the formal City Council meeting is required by Rule 7(b) of the Rules of Council Proceedings.
This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Manager's Office.
SUSPENSION OF RULES - BUDGET ITEMS
Request to suspend the rules and change the order of business to permit the holding of a public hearing on the adoption of a tax levy ordinance.
Suspension of the rules to change the order of business of the formal City Council meeting is required by Rule 7(b) of the Rules of Council Proceedings.
This item is submitted by Mr. Zuercher and the Budget and Research Department.
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PUBLIC HEARING -
ADOPTION OF PROPERTY TAX LEVY - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
Request to hold a public hearing, as required by State statute, prior to the adoption of a property tax levy for the City of Phoenix for 2009-2010.
This item is submitted by Mr. Zuercher and the Budget and Research Department.
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ORDINANCE S-36319 -
PROPERTY TAX LEVY - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 - EMERGENCY CLAUSE
Request to levy separate amounts to be raised for primary and secondary property tax levies upon each $100 of the assessed valuation of the property subject to taxation within the City of Phoenix for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
The ordinance provides for a primary property tax levy of $123,095,118 (a General Fund revenue source) equating to a rate of $0.7664 per $100 of assessed valuation; and an estimated secondary property tax levy of $198,722,007 (used only for debt service) equating to a rate of $1.0536 per $100 of assessed valuation.
The primary property tax levy is equal to the maximum allowable levy under the Arizona Constitution and an adjustment for accepted tort liability claims as approved by the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The total property tax rate remains unchanged at $1.82 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Emergency Clause Justification
An emergency clause is requested because the property tax levy is an integral part of the City budget which needs to be effective July 1. The City Charter requires that Council adopt an ordinance levying taxes no later than the last regularly scheduled meeting in July.
This item is submitted by Mr. Zuercher and the Budget and Research Department.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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RFP 09-009 - AUTOMATIC CALL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of five proposals received by Purchasing on February 13, 2009, to provide the Water Services Department with an automated call distribution system and ongoing maintenance services during an initial one-year contract period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. The initial equipment purchase and installation costs will be approximately $770,000, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget. Ongoing maintenance costs will be approximately $50,000 annually, subject to the addition of supplemental equipment. Following is a tabulation of the proposal scores:
Proposer
Total Proposal Scores
Imagine Technologies
Phoenix, Arizona
799*
Blackbox Network Services
Phoenix, Arizona
799
Intervoice, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
724
Proposer
Total Proposal Scores
Altivon Elevating Communications
Olympia, Washington
704
Qwest
Phoenix, Arizona
615
The proposals were scored based upon the following criteria: compliance with technical specifications (20 percent); compliance with business/operational requirements (20 percent); cost (20 percent); executive summary (10 percent); maintenance and warranty (10 percent); training (7 percent); installation (7 percent); and response format and organization (6 percent). The proposals were evaluated by a six member committee.
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Assistant Water Services Director of Administration that the proposal of Imagine Technologies, as asterisked, be accepted as the best overall proposal. The committee evaluation process resulted in a tie, indicating that both of the top scoring offers satisfied the City's requirements. A supplemental review and vendor demonstration resulted in the recommendation of award to Imagine Technologies, due in part to the significantly lower cost.
This contract will provide for the replacement of outdated call center equipment in the Water Services Department Customer Service Division.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to four additional years, in one-year increments, and convert call center equipment in other City departments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until April 24, 2011, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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IFB 09-089 - FERRIC CHLORIDE - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of two bids received by Purchasing on May 1, 2009, to provide the Water Services Department with ferric chloride during the initial contract period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. The cost of the initial one‑year period is approximately $6,050,000, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
General Chemical Performance Products, LLC
Parsippany, New Jersey
$6,050,000*
Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.
Lawrence, Kansas
$7,898,000
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Water Production Superintendent that the bid of General Chemical Performance Products, LLC, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder.
This chemical will be used in the water treatment process as a primary coagulant.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to four additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until February 5, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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IFB 09-105 - TIRE REPAIR FIELD SERVICE - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of four bids received by Purchasing on May 22, 2009, to provide tire repair field services for the Public Works Department. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Total Cost per Each Call Type
Phoenix Tire*
Phoenix, Arizona
Redburn Tire**
Phoenix, Arizona
GCR Tire Center Phoenix, Arizona
Tire Centers, LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Service Call Regular Time
$ 71.00
$ 74.00
$101.00
$113.90
Service Call (Overtime)
$ 87.50
$107.00
$144.00
$163.90
Service Call Boom Truck
$ 90.50
$136.00
$143.00
$163.90
Service Call Boom Truck (Overtime)
$113.00
$200.00
$210.00
$263.90
Fleet Service Rate Regular Time
$ 44.00
$ 44.00
$ 40.00
$ 45.00
Estimated number of hour(s) per service call for the following class:
Passenger Car and Light Truck
3/4 hour
1 1/2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Medium Duty Truck
3/4 hour
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
The price per each field call includes the following items: hourly rate charge times the number of hours per each call, the trip charge if applicable, the plug/ patch charge, and valve stem charge.
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Deputy Public Works Director that the bids of Phoenix Tire (Primary) and Redburn Tire (Secondary), as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidders.
The total annual cost will be approximately $125,000, and the funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
The subject firms are eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until October 2, 2009 and November 26, 2009, respectively, by their compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Miller.
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IFB 09-128 - CUSTODIAL SERVICES (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of nine bids received by Purchasing on February 20, 2009, to provide custodial services for various City of Phoenix locations on an as-needed basis during the contract period beginning on or about July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2011. Following is the tabulation of the five lowest bids received:
Bidders
ISS Facility Services
Phoenix, Arizona
J Services
Chandler, Arizona
GCA Services, Group, Inc.
Mesa, Arizona
Group 1
$154,035.60*
No Bid
$184,212.80
Group 2
$489,293.24
$402,680.00*
$450,144.60
Group 3
$367,939.60
No Bid
$349,506.64*
Group 4
$384,836.00
No Bid
$379,289.92
Group 5
$187,198.00
$146,360.00*
$171,062.40
Group 6
$197,480.40*
No Bid
$198,319.64
Group 7
$175,888.00
$227,480.00
$185,056.04
Bidders
RCD Cleaning Service, Inc. (SBE)
Phoenix, Arizona
Triangle Services
Phoenix, Arizona
Group 1
No Bid
$189,144.00
Group 2
No Bid
$434,640.00
Group 3
$372,008.64
$353,144.00
Group 4
$375,504.32*
$364,684.00
Group 5
No Bid
$168,680.00
Group 6
No Bid
$232,236.00
Group 7
$177,815.68*
$172,648.00
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Deputy Public Works Director that the following bids, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidders for each group: ISS Facility Services, Groups 1 and 6; J Services, Groups 2 and 5; GCA Services Group, Inc., Group 3; and RCD Cleaning Service, Inc. (SBE), Groups 4 and 7 after applying five percent price preference discount.
The estimated expenditure for the initial two-year term is $1,800,000. Funds are available in the Public Works and other City departments' budgets.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to three additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firms are eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until March 24, 2010 (ISS Facility Services); February 25, 2010 (J Services); February 21, 2010 (GCA Services Group, Inc.); and March 24, 2010 (RCD Cleaning Service, Inc.) by their compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firms are responsible for maintaining their eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Miller.
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IFB 09-164 - (GROUP 4) - EXTERIOR PAINTING OF HOUSING SITES (FEDERALLY FUNDED)
Report of 17 bids received by Purchasing on April 24, 2009, to provide exterior painting of three senior housing facilities for the Housing Department. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
(Excluding Tax)
Indigo Contracting, LLC, dba Indigo Painting
Phoenix, Arizona
$ 94,984*
Apex National Decorators, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
$101,790
El Sol Painting, LLC
Tolleson, Arizona
$116,243
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Housing Modernization Manager that the bid of Indigo Contracting, LLC, dba Indigo Painting, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder.
The City is rejecting all bids for Groups 1-3 and will re-bid these locations at a later date with more detailed specifications. Group 4 includes the senior housing facilities known as Maryvale Parkway Terrace, 4545 North Maryvale Parkway; Washington Manor, 1123 East Monroe Street; and Pine Towers Apartment, 2936 North 36th Street.
Funds are available in the Housing Department's budget. This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Capital Grants.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until April 6, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Naimark.
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IFB 09-175 - REPAIR AND REPLACE SIDEWALKS - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT (FEDERALLY FUNDED)
Report of nine bids received by Purchasing on May 22, 2009, for the purchase of material and services to repair and replace sidewalks at seven housing complexes for the Housing Department on an as-needed basis during the three‑month period beginning on or about August 1,2009 and ending October 31, 2009. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Remove and Replace Sidewalks
Remove and Fill Voids
Grind and Level Surface
Remove Sidewalk and Fill with Dirt
Temcon Concrete
Tempe, Arizona
$4.00*
$10.00*
$15.00*
$1.50*
Embala General Contractors
Phoenix, Arizona
$4.38
$ 2.75
$ 4.85
$2.00
Krisdan Company, Inc.
Tempe, Arizona
$6.02
$22.64
$ 8.36
$3.77
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Deputy Housing Director that the bid of Temcon Concrete, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder. The Housing Department has determined that the majority of the work is to remove and replace sidewalks and to remove sidewalks and fill with dirt (approximately 95 percent) and that the bid of Temcon Concrete is the lowest overall cost to the City.
Funds are available in the Housing Department's budget. This project is federally funded from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This project is not to exceed $250,000.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until November 9, 2009, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Naimark.
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IFB 09-176 - VIBRATORY ASPHALT COMPACTOR - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of eight bids received by Purchasing on May 1, 2009, to provide vibratory asphalt compactors on an as-needed basis during the contract period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2011, for the Public Works Department. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
Empire Machinery
Mesa, Arizona
$65,120.00*
United Rentals
Phoenix, Arizona
$67,523.98
A to Z Equipment Rentals and Sales
Phoenix, Arizona
$69,990.00
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Deputy Public Works Director that the bid of Empire Machinery, as asterisked, be accepted as the responsible bidder.
Estimated expenditures are $65,120, annually. Additional purchases for the vibratory compactor will be purchased throughout the next two years.
Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to three additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until January 14, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Washington.
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IFB 09-203 - VALVE PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of one bid received by Purchasing on May 15, 2009, for the purchase of valve products for the Water Services Department during the initial contract period beginning on or about July 1, 2009 and ending May 31, 2014. The annual cost, including tax, is approximately $230,000, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget. Following is a tabulation of the only bid received:
Bidder
Total Bid Price
Dezurik c/o Hennesy Equipment Sales Co.
Phoenix, Arizona
$416,668*
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Assistant Water Distribution Superintendent that the bid of Dezurik, as asterisked, be accepted as the only responsible bidder.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until May 18, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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IFB 09-206 - POLICE DUTY GEAR/SAFARILAND - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of six bids received by Purchasing on May 29, 2009, for the purchase of Safariland duty gear for the Police Department on an as-needed basis during the contract period beginning on or about September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2012. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Duty Belts
Holsters, Cases, and Holders
Other Items Discount from List
Ace Uniforms of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
$23,825.20*
$72,365.10*
30%*
Proforce Law Enforcement
Prescott, Arizona
$28,039.50
$75,492.50
No Bid
L.N. Curtis & Sons
Phoenix, Arizona
$33,493.30
$92,640.00
No Bid
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Public Safety Manager that the bid of Ace Uniforms of Phoenix, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder. Another bidder was deemed non-responsive because they did not bid the specified brand. The Phoenix Police Department has standardized Safariland for their duty gear.
Funds are available in the Police Department's budget. The estimated expenditure for the initial three-year contract term is $300,000, plus tax.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to two additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until July 12, 2011, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Washington.
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IFB 09-208 - DEBRIS CAPS - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of four bids received by Purchasing on May 22, 2009, for the purchase of debris caps for the Water Services Department. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
SW Services, LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
$256,350.00*
Arizona Water Works Supply
Tempe, Arizona
$274,205.00
Copper State Supply, Inc. (SBE)
Mesa, Arizona
$276,791.25
SWABS AZ, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
$287,401.62
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Water Distribution Superintendent that the bid of SW Services, LLC, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder.
The estimated annual cost, including tax, is $300,000, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget.
The contract is a one-year agreement beginning on or about July 1, 2009.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to four additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until May 21, 2011, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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IFB 09-211 - DRIVING RANGE SAFETY NETTING
Report of five bids received by Purchasing on May 29, 2009, for the purchase of driving range safety netting for the Parks and Recreation Department. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
Sentinel Fence Company, LLC (SBE)
Scottsdale, Arizona
$144,800*
West Coast Netting, Inc.
Kingman, Arizona
$138,000
Netservices, LLC
Tulalip, Washington
$206,000
Ace Golf Netting
Austin, Texas
$212,900
Judge Netting, Inc.
Costa Mesa, California
$288,600
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Parks and Recreation Director that the bid of Sentinel Fence Company, LLC, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder. Sentinel Fence Company is certified by the City of Phoenix as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firm. In accordance with City Code 18-204, a five percent bid evaluation incentive was applied to their bid, which established them as the lowest bidder at $137,560.
Funds are available in the 2009-2010 Parks and Recreations Department, Golf Section's Operating budget and in the 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Program budget with Parks and Preserve Initiative funds. The operating funds were allocated through an insurance reimbursement for monsoon storm damage in July 2008.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until March 23, 2011, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Miller.
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IFB 09-212 - AERIAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of four bids received by Purchasing on June 5, 2009, to provide various City departments with aerial equipment inspection and certification services during the initial contract period beginning on or about July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2011. The cost of the initial two-year contract period is approximately $80,000, and funds are available in various Departments' budgets. Following is a tabulation of the lowest bids received:
Bidder
Total Price
Group I
Total Price
Group II
Total Price
Group III
Total Price
Group IV
Total Price
Group V
Phoenix, Arizona
$25,600
$6,800
$11,400
$ 500
American Inspection & Test, Inc.
Chandler, Arizona
No Bid
$12,800*
$2,975*
$ 2,850*
$ 400*
Preferred Aerial Technology, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.
Northbrook, Illinois
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director that the bids of Diversified Inspections/ITL and American Inspection & Test, Inc., as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidders.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to three additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firms are eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until December 21, 2009 and November 9, 2010, respectively, by their compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firms are responsible for maintaining their eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Ms. Osuna.
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IFB 09-217 - SODIUM CHLORITE - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of four bids received by Purchasing on June 12, 2009, to supply the Water Services Department with sodium chlorite on an as-needed basis during the contract period beginning on or about July 6, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. Following is a tabulation of the bids received:
Bidder
Total Bid Prices
Brenntag Pacific
Chandler, Arizona
$1,327,500*
Comade, Inc.
Irvine, California
$1,725,000
International Dioxcide
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
$1,443,900
Siemens Water
Sarasota, Florida
$1,542,000
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Water Services Superintendent that the bid of Brenntag Pacific, as asterisked, be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder.
The total cost, including tax, will be approximately $1,460,250, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget.
Sodium chlorite solution will be used to generate chlorine dioxide at water production plants to control the formation of trihalomethanes (THMs) within facilities.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to two additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until May 28, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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IFB 09-218 - LIQUID FERROUS CHLORIDE - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
Report of one bid received by Purchasing on June 12, 2009, to supply the Water Services Department with liquid ferrous chloride on an as-needed basis during the contract period beginning on or about July 6, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. Following is a tabulation of the bid received:
Bidder
Total Bid Price
Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.
Lawrence, Kansas
$712,000
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director and the Water Services Superintendent that the bid of Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder.
The total cost, including tax, will be approximately $783,200, and funds are available in the Water Services Department's budget.
This drinking water treatment chemical will be utilized to remove excess chlorite formed during the chlorine dioxide pre-oxidation state.
Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract up to two additional years, in one-year increments, which will be exercised by staff if considered in the City's best interest to do so.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City of Phoenix until May 4, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Cavazos.
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RFP 09-F04 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNICATIONS TRANSITION PLANNING
Report of five proposals received by the Fire Department on May 28, 2009, for professional services for communications transition planning. Following is a tabulation of the highest rated proposals:
Proposer
Total Scores
(400 Possible)
Buford Goff & Associates, Inc.
Columbia, South Carolina
333.4*
L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc.
State College, Pennsylvania
288
RCC Consultants, Inc.
Woodbridge, New Jersey
273.2
It is recommended by the Fire Chief that the proposal of Buford Goff & Associates, Inc., as asterisked, be accepted as the highest scoring proposer.
The proposals were evaluated in the following manner: price, 120 points; company experience, 120 points; staff experience, 120 points; and proposal completeness, 40 points. The proposals were evaluated by a Fire Deputy Chief, a Fire Division Chief, an Information Technology Services Department Information Technology Project Manager, and a Fire Communications and Infrastructure Manager.
This contract will provide project management for the Fire Department's non‑hazard zone transition to the regional wireless radio system. The contract amount is $244,560.
Funding is available using 2006 Fire Prevention Bonds.
The subject firm is eligible to do business with the City until January 4, 2010, by its compliance with the affirmative action requirements of the City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV or V. The firm is responsible for maintaining its eligibility during the life of the contract and failure to do so may result in termination of the contract.
This item is also recommended by Mr. Washington.