TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-01413 and award contracts to Field Technology, Inc., a Long Beach-based business (Local, SBE; not a WBE or MBE), and Multi W. Systems, Inc., of El Monte, CA (SBE, MBE; not a Local or WBE), to provide pump maintenance and repair services, in a combined annual amount not to exceed $490,000, for a period of two years, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into annual contracts with Field Technology, Inc., and Multi W. Systems, Inc., to provide pump maintenance and repair services for the Departments of Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Harbor.
The Department of Public Works utilizes these contracts to maintain the City’s 23 storm drain pump stations. The pump stations were built in the 1960s and require routine maintenance and repair. The pumps prevent storm drains from overflowing during times of heavy rain, which can lead to flooding. In addition, this contract will be used to handle emergency repairs. The Parks, Recreation and Marine Department requires urgent pump and motor repairs to keep pools, lakes, ponds, streams, large ornamental fountains and biological bodies of water running with proper water circulation. This eliminates stagnant water, which can become a health and safety issue for the public and wildlife. The pumps and motors are also used by boat owners in the marinas to pump out human waste. In addition, the pumps and motors are used in the marinas to boost the fire hose pump on the dock to a level acceptable for the Long Beach Fire Department’s use. The Harbor Department utilizes these contracts to maintain sewer lift stations that, if inoperable, could result in sewage flooding.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on February 26, 2013, and 2,517 potential bidders specializing in pump maintenance and repair services were notified of the bid ...
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