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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Centrifugal Blowers RepairMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2018 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS REPAIR RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of repair services for three centrifugal blowers for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Evans Enterprises. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 200-43370-534-000 (Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund) for an amount not to exceed $38,585. BACKGROUND: This repair is for the three centrifugal blowers in treatment train 1. These blowers are critical for treatment purposes as they provide oxygen to the aerobic bacteria in order to remove organic wastes per TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) requirements. This equipment has been out of service for an extended period of time and Evans Enterprises was hired to perform an inspection and assessment of required repairs. The blowers were dissassembled in order to assess the condition. The needed repairs are extensive and staff recommends a sole source purchase for the necessary repairs. The purchase of the repair services for the centrifugal blowers will be made as a sole source purchase from Evans Enterprises in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (3). Staff recommends approval KM/BS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS REPAIR FROM A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR 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)(3) to purchase centrifugal blowers repair for the Public Works department on a sole source basis; and WHEREAS, The Public Works department has a need to repair three centrifugal blowers for the Public Works department; and WHEREAS, Evans Enterprises is the centrifugal blowers service shop for this type of mechanical repair; and WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be 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 hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase of the centrifugal blowers repair from Evans Enterprises for an amount not to exceed $38,585. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said blower repairs. Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of July, 2018. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Resolution No. 2018-059 2