HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-046 - Res. Authorizing the Sole-Source Purchase from Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc RESOLUTION NO.: 2026- Q4
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FROM AQUA-AEROBIC
SYSTEMS,INC.
WHEREAS,Mason County owns and operates the North Bay Wastewater Reclamation Facility
in Allyn,Washington,which utilizes two Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. (AASI)Model 54x4E-PC
AquaDisk Cloth Media Disk Filters; and
WHEREAS,the existing equipment and components are aging and require rehabilitation and
replacement to maintain reliable operation and filtration performance; and
WHEREAS,Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and exclusive
supplier of the proprietary AquaDisk replacement components and controls required for the County's
existing equipment;and
WHEREAS,the required components are specifically designed for the County's existing
AquaDisk®system and are not available from alternate suppliers,making Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
the sole practicable source for the required purchase;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that:
1 The Board finds that the purchase of AquaDisk replacement components and controls from Aqua-
Aerobic Systems, Inc.qualifies as a sole source purchase under RCW 39.04.280(1)(a).
2. The Board authorizes the purchase of the required AquaDisk replacement components, spare
parts,and controls upgrade from Aqua-Aerobic Systems,Inc. in the amount of$168,311.
inclusive of engineering,freight,and service.
3. The Board further authorizes the Public Works Department to purchase AquaDisk replacement
components, spare parts,and control upgrades from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.on a sole source
basis through December 31,2027,provided funds have been appropriated in the approved budget
and all applicable County purchasing requirements are met.
ADOPTED this 61 k day of ie Q r Q ,2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Pat Tarzwell,Chair
McKenzie S ith, lerk of the Board ,/
Ran Neath m,Vice Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim Whitehead,Ch. DPA Sharon Trask,Commissioner