Cla-Val Valves Repair and Maintenance

The contract awarded to Cascade Water Systems of Lafayette, OR, in the amount of $23,441.66, pertains to the repair and maintenance of Cla-Val valves for the City of Port Angeles, Washington. The project, identified by solicitation number CON-2018-35, involves detailed inspection, servicing, and complete internal rebuilding of Cla-Val valves across designated city water system locations. Services encompass cleaning strainers, exercising valves, conducting calibration checks, and performing full rebuilds using factory-authorized kits, with all work required to comply strictly with manufacturer specifications and city approval standards. The contract term begins 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and spans 90 days, with payment contingent upon satisfactory acceptance and invoicing, paid within 30 days. The City's Public Works and Utilities Department administers the contract, overseeing inspections, acceptance, and invoice approvals. Bids for the project were due by August 23, 2018, with the government estimate at $18,500, but the award ultimately exceeded this estimate, reflecting potentially higher scope or complexity. The procurement was conducted as a firm fixed price contract with a primary evaluation factor of price under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The procurement requires compliance with state prevailing wage laws, insurance coverage as detailed in attachment documents, nondiscrimination statutes, and other municipal legal and administrative requirements. The contractor retains responsibility for workmanship quality, safety, correction of defects, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. While no federal FAR clauses are incorporated, a set of local contract clauses govern the terms, including limitations on subcontractor responsibility and rights reserved for the City to inspect, accept, or reject work. The contract does not include optional extensions, key personnel clauses, or specific security requirements, underscoring its scope as a straightforward maintenance service agreement under Washington State law.