Title
Resolution Determining Mid Atlantic Boiler, Inc. to be the Only Source Practicably Available From Which to Procure Boiler Pressure Vessel Repairs and Maintenance and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase Contract with Mid Atlantic Boiler, Inc as “Sole Source”
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Mid Atlantic Boiler, Inc. has been a sole source vendor at the Hampton/NASA Steam Plant since 1986. Recently, in order to comply with the required procedures for City procurements made using federal grant funds under the Uniform Guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the Steam Plant was directed to review and renew its Sole Source vendors in accordance with Article 6 of §2.2-4300 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.
Discussion:
The Hampton/NASA Steam Plant’s boilers and associated equipment require constant maintenance, frequent repair, and specialized attention. Mid Atlantic Boiler has augmented the Steam Plant’s own maintenance staff for 33 years and is intimately familiar with the equipment, repair history, and institutional requirements of the Plant. They augment our maintenance staff during our routine Spring and Fall shutdowns so we can reduce boiler downtime. Their ability to quickly deploy R-Stamp welders (certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors) has been instrumental in the ensuring the quick turnaround repairs of tube leaks and piping run failures as well as more complex repair actions.
Impact:
The Steam Plant’s maintenance team is limited to 8 personnel. Due to the necessary qualifications, unpredictable need for, and requisite pay commanded by R-Stamp welders, we do not have any on staff. Further, the institutional knowledge represented by this long relationship has proven invaluable. Lastly, the inability to quickly and effectively mobilize a skilled repair crew will result in longer turnaround times for repairs, lengthier maintenance shutdowns, reduced steaming time for NASA LaRC...
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