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Award of Sole Source Purchase From MKI Services, Inc., for Airport Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance for Utilities Department (Amount: $65,336.57)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Huber Step Screen utilized at the Hernando County Utilities Department’s Airport Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is in need of a rebuild and preventive maintenance. The step screen is responsible for removing debris from the Plant Influent that enters the WRF. Without this piece of equipment being fully operational, it will cause major damage to pumps and analyzers, as well as clog pipes. MKI Services, Inc., represents Huber Technology Inc., in the state of Florida and has the authority to distribute Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and equipment.
The Procurement Department posted a Notice of Intended Sole Source to MKI Services, Inc., on April 4, 2025, with the last date for challenges being April 25, 2025. As of April 25, 2025, the Procurement Department received no challenges. The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to the Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Hernando County Utilities Department is requesting authorization to purchase (per attached quote from MKI Services, Inc.):
Replacement Parts for Huber Screen SSL $48,341.57
Shipping & Freight $ 3,000.00
Service Tech On-Site 1 Week $13,995.00
Total Purchase $65,336.57
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $65,336.57 is available in the following:
Fund: 4121 - HCUD Renewal and Replacement, Department: 07201 - Renewal and Replacement, Account: 5626323 - Improv-WWTP/Liftstation
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Part II, Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve the one-time sole source purchase from MKI Services, Inc., for Airport WRF - Huber Step Screen rebuild and maintenance in the total amount of $65,336.57.