HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - PumpMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 16, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE A NEW PUMP FOR DOVE 1 LIFT STATION AND REPAIR
OF PUMP FOR HILTON LIFT STATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of a new pump for
the Dove 1 Lift Station and repair of pump for the Hilton Lift Station from
Global Pump Solutions for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $45,327.
BACKGROUND: The first proposed purchase for $28,446.54 is for a new pump for the
Dove 1 Lift Station. The pump has failed and cannot be repaired. The
second proposed purchase of $16,879.68 is for repair services for a pump
at the Hilton Lift Station.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Global
Pump Solutions. The Public Works Department and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
JH/LW