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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Hilton Lift Station I L..L III :#....1; MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 'Ov MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2013 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF RFQ 400-2013 FOR THE TURNKEY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ELECTRIC VALVE ACTUATORS AT THE HILTON LIFT STATION RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of the award of RFQ 400-2013 for the turnkey purchase and installation of two electric valve actuators at the Hilton Lift Station from Controls International, Inc. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in account 200-43370-534-0 (Utility PCMF Fund) for an amount not to exceed $17,066. BACKGROUND: Quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. One vendor submitted a quotation. A RFQ was issued through the City eBid system. There were 60 vendors who viewed the bid. One vendor submitted a quote, Controls International, Inc. in the amount of $17,066. The turnkey project for the installation of two electric valve actuators on existing 24" gate valves at the Hilton Lift Station for the Public Works Department. These valve actuators will automate two critical 24" valves at the Hilton Lift Station. The actuators being installed will allow us to isolate the inflow to this station for maintenance and operational control in 24 minutes where it would normally take crews about half a day to manually open and/or close these valves. Staff recommends approval. BB/LW 2/14/2013 10:33:31 AM