HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Gate ValveMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A NEW GATE VALVE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of the purchase of a new gate valve
from Legacy Contracting, L.P. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are currently available in 200-43360-534-000
(Water Supply Infrast.) for an amount not to exceed $28,303.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is needed to replace a 30 -year-old GA valve with a new
CLA-VAL valve on the discharge side of a high service pump within the
Water Treatment Plant. The GA valve has been repaired once and is no
longer operating properly. These valves are pressure differential valves
which allow for pressure optimization and efficiency as water is placed into
the distribution system.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy.
Formal bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under
$50,000. Three quotes were submitted as noted below. Legacy
Contracting, L.P. submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Legacy Contracting, L.P. $28,303
Gavlick Pump Company $32,000
DXP $32,500
Staff recommends approval
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