ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 23, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 7

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROGRAMMABLE WATER TECHNOLOGY

RESOLUTION #10-368

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Jail uses on average 27.6 million gallons of water annually costing the County $240,000 a year; and

WHEREAS, the Facilities Department has identified a cost savings measure that will significantly reduce inmate water consumption abuse, and energy and sewage costs; and

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that by implementing this programmable water technology, the County will realize savings up to 50% over current water usage which equates up to a $100,000 annual water savings; and

WHEREAS, the Facilities Department anticipates that the return on investment for this project will be two years; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals for this project, and after careful review, is jointly recommending with the Facilities Department to purchase the Programmable Water Technology from Michigan Supply Company, who provided the lowest most responsible proposal; and

WHEREAS, the Facilities Department has estimated an additional $18,000 for electrical and plumbing parts and supplies and other secure fittings required for installation which will be performed by the department. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Michigan Supply Company, 631 Park Place, Lansing MI 48912, to provide water programmable technology product and consultative installation assistance, at a cost not to exceed $199,578.18, plus an additional $18,000 for electrical and plumbing supplies, for a total project cost of a not to exceed amount of $217,578.18.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for this project will come from the fund balance of the Public Improvements Fund (Fund 245).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Facilities Department to expend up to $217,578.18 from fund 245-31199-931000-0FC22 for materials and supplies for installation by following County Purchasing Policies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments consistent with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Purchasing Department to issue any purchasing orders consistent with this resolution. 

ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 23, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 7

RESOLUTION #10-368

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

Nays:  None       Absent:  None    Approved 11/16/10

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Holman, Dougan

Nays:  None       Absent:  Tennis     Approved 11/17/10