HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Wastewater Treatment PlantMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 6, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE SOLE SOURCE REPAIR AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a sole source repair at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant from Environmental Improvements, Inc. for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $30,261.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is necessary to acquire parts and labor to repair the
screening mechanism for one fine screen at the headworks of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The fine screen was damaged by foreign
objects entering the headworks of the plant through the collection system.
Environmental Improvements, Inc. is the sole authorized vendor and
service provider for the manufacturer of this equipment.
The purchase of the pump repairs will be made as a sole source purchase
from Precision Pump Systems in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)
(3).
Staff recommends approval.
JH/LW