HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - PumpMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 6, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST FOR
QUOTE FOR A PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMP
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for a progressive cavity pump from Global Pump Solutions, LLC for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $30,936.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of a progressive cavity pump for use at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. This pump is specialized to treat very thick
flows generated as part of the plant's dewatering operations. The current
pump was installed in 1997 and can no longer be maintained.
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. Global Pump
Solutions, LLC submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Global Pump Solutions, LLC $30,936
Precision Pump Systems $31,317
Staff recommends approval.
JD/LW