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6.1C inspection. Since the demand on storm pump stations operation is seasonal (wet season), the Page 2 summer months are best for completing and scheduling maintenance and repairs. The single bidder, Pump Repair Service Company is able to provide the full scope of services for the several different types of pumps in our storm utility system. Pump Repair Service Company has provided this service to Redwood City for more than 30 years. Further, the company services pump for several other Bay Area agencies, including Daly City, City of San Jose. and Marin Municipal Water District. In the past three years, the City has received a single proposal. Over the past several years, the City has consistently received only one bid for these services. The concern expressed by one potential vendor was that they did not believe their firm could meet the City's requested repair schedule or the one-hour emergency response time requirement. ALTERNATIVES Direct staff to solicit individual bids, on an as-needed basis; however, this could place the City in a vulnerable position if one of these pumps fails. Repair and reconditioning of pumps is critical and delay due to the time involved to solicit bids puts the City at risk. Direct staff to solicit additional vendors from a broader geographical area; however, proximity to the City is important to the ability of the vendor to render timely repair and service to the pumps for the same crucial vulnerability issues identified in #1 above. FISCAL IMPACT The amount of $205,000, for these services, is contained in the Public Works Services proposed Fiscal Year 2008-09 operating budget. Marilyn Har ' g Public Works superintenden /' .../ Peter Ingram City Manager ATTACHMENTS None RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE None