HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - Bypass PumpMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF A BYPASS PUMP PACKAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of a bypass
pump package from Odessa Pumps.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 200-48860-530-2 (Capital
Equipment/Motor Vehicles Fund) in the amount of $39,028.00.
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This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Odessa Pumps is the only company in north central Texas that can manufacture and
distribute this type of bypass pump package. The sole source purchase is due to the
fleet standardization specifications required by the Public Works Department.
This purchase is for a 4" Sound Attenuated Premier Pump to replace unit 30PUM7
approved in the FY 2015 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement List. This is for the Public
Works Utility Department. The pump replaces an outdated loud pump and is less than
61 Dba and can be operated in residential areas without disturbing the residents.
Staff recommends approval.
9:27:14 AM 12/11/2014
RESOLUTION NO. BYPASS Pc4MP
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A BYPASS PUMP
PACKAGE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to purchase said equipment on a
sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, the sole source purchase is due to the fleet standardization
specifications required by the Public Works Department and is needed to replace an old
pump; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the sole
source purchase of a bypass pump package for the Public Works Utilities Department for
an amount not to exceed $39,028.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of a bypass pump package.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take passage from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of December, 2014.
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