STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract for cathodic protection system surveys and inspections for the Water Utilities Department - Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc., most advantageous proposer of five - Not to exceed $214,950 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for cathodic protection system surveys and inspections for the Water Utilities Department. Cathodic protection systems protect a wide range of metallic pipelines in various environments. The corrosion protection system works to extend the life of the existing infrastructure by protecting the internal and external steel components of water mains from corrosion.
Currently the Water Utilities Department has approximately 29 miles of large diameter water mains protected by cathodic protection systems. This contract will provide National Association of Corrosion Engineers certified inspections and testing of corrosion protection systems currently operating within the City's potable pipeline system.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Department of Information and Technology Services (2)
* Water Utilities Department (2)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Experie...
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