HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Fine ScreenMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE SOLE SOURCE REPAIR OF A DAMAGED FINE
SCREEN AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a sole source repair of a damaged
fine screen at the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Environmental
Improvements, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Enterprise Utility Fund for an amount not to
exceed $51,028.
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.
The purchase of the fine screen repairs will be made as a sole source
purchase from Environmental Improvements, Inc. The authorized vendor
and service provider for the manufacturer of this equipment in accordance
with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022.
General Exemptions (a)(7)(3).
Staff recommends approval.
JH/LW