Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Emergency Contractual Agreement with PCI Industries, Inc. for Immediate Sanitary and Stormwater Sewer Repairs at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street - (the contract with PCI Industries, Inc. shall be for the following scope of work:
• Reconstruction of catch basins at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street
• Removal and replacement of the damaged light pole foundation
This project is authorized to receive $22,697.62 in funding, provided through the DEC Water Quality Improvement Program $10,000,000 Grant, utilizing Budget Codes H8120.203 C937 and H8140.203 C938); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PCI INDUSTRIES,
INC. FOR IMMEDIATE SANITARY AND STORMWATER
SEWER REPAIRS AT 5TH AVENUE AND 3RD STREET
Whereas, by letter dated October 16, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an emergency contractual agreement with PCI Industries, Inc. (“PCI”), to immediately remove and replace sanitary and stormwater sewer infrastructure at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street intersection; and
Whereas, a health hazard has arisen due to the compromised condition of sanitary and stormwater sewer infrastructure at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, creating an immediate need for repairs to safeguard the health, welfare, and safety of residents and the public; and
Whereas, PCI Industries, Inc. has been identified and contacted to provide the necessary emergency repairs, which include the reconstruction of existing catch basins and the removal and replacement of a damaged light pole foundation at this critical location; and
Whereas, Section 6, Part B of the City’s Procurement Policy authorizes emergency purchases when an occurrence presents an immediate threat to public property, life, health, safety, welfare, or essential city services, thereby necessitating immediate procurement without delay for competitive bidding; and
Whereas, the total cost for the emergency work to be conducted by PCI Industries, Inc. is $22,697.62; and
Whereas, funding for these emergency repairs is available through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) Water Quality Improvement Program Grant, budget codes H8120.203 C937 and H8140.203 C938; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to retroactively enter into an emergency contractual agreement with PCI Industries, Inc., to immediately remove and replace sanitary and stormwater sewer infrastructure at the 5th Avenue and 3rd Street intersection.
Section 2. Contract Scope and Funding. The contract with PCI Industries, Inc. shall be for the following scope of work:
• Reconstruction of catch basins at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street
• Removal and replacement of the damaged light pole foundation
This project is authorized to receive $22,697.62 in funding, provided through the DEC Water Quality Improvement Program $10,000,000 Grant, utilizing Budget Codes H8120.203 C937 and H8140.203 C938.
Section 3. Procurement Policy Compliance. This ordinance is in compliance with Section 6, Part B of the City’s Procurement Policy, which permits emergency purchases when immediate threats to public welfare, health, or safety are present, as is the case with this infrastructure project.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.