HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 27 - Flygt PumpsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF THREE FLYGT SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS FOR TRAIN
ONE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of three Flygt pumps
for Train 1 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Xylem Water Solutions
USA, Inc for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $47,600.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of three replacement sludge pumps for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The existing pumps are at end of
life and cannot be repaired. These pumps are sole sourced so that they
are compatible with existing pumps at the WWTP.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(d). Xylem Water Solutions USC, Inc. is the authorized
sole source representative for this region offering captive replacement
parts and components for Flygt pump equipment and repairs.
Staff recommends approval.
JH/LW