HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Variable Frequency DrivesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 21, 2023
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR TWO VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
REPLACEMENTS FOR DOVE 1 LIFT STATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for two variable frequency drive replacements for Dove 1 lift station
from Myron D. Matterson for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $25,174.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the installation of two variable frequency drives for the
Dove 1 lift station. The existing drives are obsolete and in need of
replacement. This equipment is essentially the "variable" in a variable
speed pump. This equipment allows us to avoid hard starts/stops of the
pumps which significantly improve pump life.
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. Myron D.
Matterson submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Myron D. Matterson $25,174.
Hahn Equipment $27,444.
Humphrey & Associates $40,393.
Staff recommends approval
JH/LW