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Approving Increase to Price Agreement Cap Pipestone Equipment for Cla-val Parts and Service
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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority) currently uses Cla-Val parts and service in its Water and Wastewater operations. The parts and service are provided by Pipestone Equipment who is the sole authorized distributor for Cla-Val Company in New Mexico.
This product was procured pursuant to the authority contained in section 7(a)(21) of the Rules Governing Procurement for The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. Resolution R-18-14 requires board approval for any purchase in an amount exceeding $500,000.
The Water Authority’s operations staff is recommending additional funding to be added to the price agreement cap to allow for continued purchase of Cla-Val parts and service through the end of the contract term. The estimated expenditure under this price agreement is expected to exceed $500,000, however actual expenses will be incurred as product is ordered.
If approved by the Board, the purchase order will be adjusted to include the increased contract cap. Approval of this item shall also serve as delegation of authority for the Executive Director to approve all future amendments to this contract, if any.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Authority has budgeted funds to cover this agreement.