TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase of Replacement Waste Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from Boerger LLC in the Amount of $60,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
The Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant utilizes two (2) positive placement pumps to pump waste from the digesters to the storage tanks. The pumps were originally installed in 2004 and no longer operate to their full capacity. They need to be replaced to ensure reliable operation.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Upon inspection, it was determined the pumps were worn due to age and it would be more cost effective to replace them rather than repair them. Boerger LLC was contacted to submit a price for replacement pumps. The total cost of the new pumps is $60,000.00 and will carry a one-year warranty.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three (3) of these circumstances apply:
a) Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
c) Purchases of equipment which, by reason of training of City personnel or an inventory of replacement parts maintained by the City, are compatible with the existing equipment owned by the City;
f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council;
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund (Org 50180804, Object 557500, $60,000.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of replacement waste pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $60,000.00, on behalf of Boerger LLC.
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