HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Control PanelMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 18, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST FOR
QUOTE FOR A CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for a control panel upgrade from Plus 1 Services for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $24,924.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the installation of an upgraded control panel for the
gravity belt thickener. The existing panel is 25+ years old and has become
unreliable. This equipment is part of the dewatering process where excess
water is removed from the sludge allowing for municipal landfilling.
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. Plus 1 Services
submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Plus 1 Services $24,924.
Global Pump Solutions, LLC $34,750.
Precision Pump Systems $35,227.
Staff recommends approval.
JH/LW