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Item 2 # 22-2264 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 20, 2022 Council: July 28, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Improvements Inc. to provide parts for chemical feed pumps, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $860,000. MBE/WBE Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $28,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 20, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide proprietary, industry-standard parts for critical equipment used to feed numerous treatment chemicals such as chlorinators, ammoniators, and Encore 700 pumps. Because these parts are used at both water and wastewater plants, it is of utmost importance Austin Water maintains a reliable inventory at City facilities. Environmental Improvements Inc. is the sole authorized water and wastewater distributor representative in the state of Texas. The current contract expires on August 3, 2022. The requested authorization amount was determined using a departmental estimate based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.