AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR AN ONLINE DATABASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR BACKFLOW DATA.
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BACKGROUND:
The City uses an online database service for backflow management, which is part of the Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Program. This service has been provided by Backflow Solutions, Inc. (BSI), as a single source provider, through an agreement that was in place with the City of Parkland. This Agreement expired in 2017, and it is now necessary for the City to execute a new agreement with BSI to continue this service.
DISCUSSION:
The Florida Department of Health requires reporting compliance of CCC Programs pursuant to Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Rule No. 62-555.360 in an effort to protect the potable water distribution system. The data management software used by BSI is essential in ensuring said compliance.
The Utilities and Engineering staff reviewed various other types of data management services provided by similar companies. It was determined that BSI, through single source justification, provided the most cost effective and efficient way of compiling and maintaining information concerning the City’s CCC Program. This Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years with the right to extend the Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year periods.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 40,525
EXPENDITURES: $ 16,210
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account No. 4191-3190, Professional Services-Other.