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CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLE SOURCE FORM
PURCHASING MANAGER
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813
Date: 1/31/2019
Item or Service: Yaskawa Industrial Drives — U1000 Matrix and jQ Pump Products
X Sole Source: Item is available from only one vendor. Item is one -of -a kind
item and is not sold through distributors. Manufacturer is a
sole distributor.
Refer to instructions on 2nd page for completion.
JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed)
Currently, AC Power (as supplied by Idaho Power) must be converted to DC Power via a drive
rectifier. The power must then be converted back to AC Power via an inverter. This conversion
process produces AC Power with a lower output voltage and a variable frequency. The
frequency we can then use to modulate the motor to run and a controlled speed, versus fully on
or fully off. The Yaskawa Drives allow for the use of variable frequency AC power without the
need to convert first to DC power and back to AC power in order to achieve the required lower
variable voltage. Presently, the Yaskawa Drive is the only drive available with this ability and the
Ethernet reporting capability for our SCADA system reporting and monitoring.
According to Idaho Statute 67-2808 Sole Source criteria; the purchase of Yaskawa Industrial
Drives corresponds to section (ii); compatibility with the City's current SCADA system as well as
with Idaho Power AC Power conversion.
CERTIFICATION:
I am aware of the requirements set forth in the City's Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and the
established criteria for justification for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered technical information and have made
a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment. I hereby certify as to the validity of the information and feel confident
that this justification for sole source/sole brand meets the City's criteria and is accurate.
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SOLE SOURCE/BRAND EXAMPLES.
SOLE SOURCE
Only one (1)vendor if there is only one (1) vendorforthe personal property to be acquired. For purposes
of this definition, only one (1) vendor shall refer to situations where there is only one (1) source
reasonably available and shall include, but not be limited to, the following situations:
(i) Where property is required to respond to a lifethreatening situation or a situation which is
immediately detrimental to the public welfare or property;
(ii) Where the compatibility of equipment, components, accessories, computer software, replacement
parts or service is the paramount consideration;
(iii) Where a sole supplier's item is needed for trial use or testing;
(iv) The purchase of mass-produced movies, videos, books or other copyrighted materials;
(v) The purchase of property for which it is determined there is no functional equivalent;
(vi) The purchase of public utility services;
(vii) The purchase of products, merchandise or trademarked goods for resale at a political subdivision
facility; or
(viii) Where competitive solicitation is impractical, disadvantageous or unreasonable under the
circumstances.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT REASONS FOR SOLE SOURCE
a) Personal preference for a product or vendor.
b) Cost, past performance, local presence, delivery etc. These are award criteria to
be used in a competitive bid process.
c) Specifications that exceed requested performance.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda March 26, 2019 – Page 137 of 268
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda March 26, 2019 – Page 138 of 268