HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Bypass PumpsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT BYPASS PUMPS FOR
EMERGENCY BYPASS OF LIFT STATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of two replacement
bypass pumps for emergency bypass of lift stations 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 $158,900.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of two emergency bypass pumps. The City's
existing pumps have reached end of life and are in need of replacement.
These pumps are necessary for emergency bypass operations at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant and lift stations.
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