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Approval of Contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Carbon GAC Filter Media Removal and Replacement
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This service was procured pursuant to the authority contained in Section 7, Exemptions from the Procurement Ordinance, of the Rules Governing Procurement for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority). Resolution R-18-14 requires board approval for any purchase in an amount exceeding $500,000.00.
The SJCWTP has 12 GAC filter bays that treat and polish water before delivery into the potable water system. The filter media in these filter bays degrades over time and must be replaced; these filters have been in service for over 17 years. Annual replacement of the media from 3 bays has been programmed in the CIP budget for FY25 thru FY28, and the first planned annual changeout is now being coordinated for FY25.
Requesting approval to enter into an agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation to remove and replace carbon GAC Filter Media through the issuance of a purchase order.
If approved by the Board, a purchase order will be issued by the Water Authority to enable Calgon Carbon Corporation to remove and replace carbon GAC Filter Media.
Approval of this item shall also serve as delegation of authority for the Executive Director to approve all future amendments to this purchase order, if any.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,401,365.75 which amount includes NM GRT.