HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Filter MediaMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER t
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR FILTER MEDIA
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for quote for filter
media for the Public Works Department from Unifelt Corporation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 200-43360-534-0 (Water
Permanent Capital Maintenance) in an amount not to exceed $36,500.00.
BACKGROUND:
Filter media removes suspended solids and small particles such as silt, grit, organic
matter, algae and other micro-organisms from treated drinking water. TCEQ sets limits on
filtered water turbidity. Water Treatment Plant filter media is due for replacement to meet
these limits.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Three vendors submitted
quotations as noted below. Unifelt Corporation submitted the lowest quote.
Unifelt Corporation $36,500.00
Leopold $41,200.00
De Nora $43,825.00
Staff recommends approval.