SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Sole Source Declaration: 25SS-114 Thioguard Odor and Corrosion Control, Premier Magnesia, LLC, Waynesville, NC (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $250,000)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On behalf of Marion County Utilities (MCU), Procurement requests a waiver of the formal bid process to declare Premier Magnesia, LLC a sole source provider for Thioguard odor and corrosion control products and associated parts and services.
MCU intends to use Thioguard to reduce the production of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases in the Oak Run community sewer force mains. Thioguard is a proprietary and patented product that achieves uniquely consistent and significant H2S reduction and alkalinity increase in the sewer system, which has many benefits including odor reduction for the residents, structural integrity of the County’s sewer system, and reduction of corrosion impacts.
Attached for review is a drafted Solicitation Waiver. Pending approval at today’s meeting, it will be presented for the Chairman’s signature.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. Funding is from line ZF445535-552108 (Marion County Utility Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the request and declare Premier Magnesia, LLC the sole source provider for Thioguard Odor and Corrosion Control products, parts and services under contract 25SS-114.
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