Item 23 - Purchase of a Dustless Blasting Machine for Public Works

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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 23 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report June 6, 2023 TOPIC: Purchase of a Dustless Blasting Machine for the Public Works Maintenance Services Division AGENDA TITLE Award a Purchase Order to MMLJ, Inc. for a Dustless Blasting Machine in an Amount Not to Exceed $78,979 (Specification No. 23-084) (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a purchase order to MMLJ, Inc. for one DB800 Mobile XL Dustless Blasting Machine on XL Trailer, in the amount of $73,979, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $78,979, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency’s Fleet Services Division is responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicles, trucks, and maintenance equipment. The Public Works Agency’s Maintenance Services Division is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 400 miles of streets, including citywide cleaning of streets and graffiti removal from locations that are visible from and adjacent to the right- of-way, including parks facilities, bike lanes, and other high-traffic areas. The purchase of a dustless blasting machine will assist staff in cleaning right-of-way and abating graffiti from difficult to treat surfaces, including treating areas where traditional painting is not optimal to preserve the original finish and appearance, while reducing overspray and limiting damage to surrounding vehicles/private property. The cutting-edge technology works by mixing water and abrasives to remove paint, adhesives, stickers, or any other coating from surfaces without creating plumes of dust. Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to make non-bid purchases of services, supplies, materials, and equipment whenever it shall appear that there is only one reasonably available source. Staff researched available procurement options and product offerings in the market and determined that the dustless abrasive blasting machine offered by MMLJ, Inc. meets PWA specifications. Additionally, MMLJ, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of the Dustless Blasting machines and holds patents and trademarks related to the design and manufacturing of these machines.