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Resolution to Approve a Best Source Purchase Order with Universal Filtration & Pumping Solutions, Inc. for a Pump Hydraulic Unit and Control Panel ($60,790.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests the approval of a purchase order to Universal Filtration & Pumping Solutions, Inc. (UF&PS) for a hydraulic power pack unit and control panel for one of the filter press feed pumps at the Water Treatment Plant.
The Water Treatment Plant dewaters solids produced during treatment of the City's drinking water using two plate and frame filter presses. Solids are fed to the presses via three pumps. Both filter presses and two of the pumps are original equipment from 1979 and are nearing the end of their service life. Solids dewatering is a critical element of the treatment process. Without the dewatering equipment, the City must send the material to a settling pond located behind Wines and Forsyth schools along M-14, which has minimal remaining capacity.
A condition assessment of the filter presses and pumping equipment was conducted by UF&PS in February of 2017 and resulted in several recommendations for refurbishment/replacement of filter press and filter press feed pump components. The highest priority recommendation from UF&PS is to replace the pumps' hydraulic controls before they begin to fail.
City staff recommends approval of a best source purchase order with UF&PS for a new pump hydraulic control unit and. UF&PS performed the condition assessment and are intimately familiar with the press and its equipment needs. They are also the original supplier of the filter press system and have provided materials and equipment for the system. Removal and installation of the units will be performed by city staff.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funds for this project are available in the approved FY24 Water Treatment Plant Water Supply System's Operations Maintenance Budget.
Charter language requires best source procurement over $25,000.00 receive City Coun...
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