DATE: January 24, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. Agreement for Emergency Water and Wastewater Operator Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process, consistent with Administrative Policy 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. is uniquely qualified and experienced to provide emergency water and wastewater operator services; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. for emergency water and wastewater operator services, converted from Purchasing Agreement No. 22-446, effective October 6, 2022, not to exceed two years, total not to exceed $700,000. (4/5 vote).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow the current Purchasing Agreement No. 22-446, effective October 6, 2022, with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. (Exhibit B), to be converted to a Board Agreement, to provide emergency water and wastewater operator services for Fresno County Special Districts (Special Districts). A suspension of competition is requested because Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. is the only company that is qualified and can provide the necessary emergency coverage for the Special Districts water and wastewater plants and systems. Section 13 of the County's Charter requires a 4/5 vote to contract services that are being performed by County staff. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the recommended actions are not approved, Special Districts will have insufficient staffing to adequately operate the 22 water and 11 wastewater systems. Insufficient staffing for the water and wastewater systems could lead to serious health and public safety violations.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
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