HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Variable Frequency Device ControlsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST FOR
REPLACEMENT OF VFD CONTROLS FOR THE REC
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
replacement of Variable Frequency Device controls for the REC pool from
Real Power Technologies.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund (Parks)
for an amount not to exceed $15,784.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for replacement of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
controls for the pool at the REC. The drives for these three items have
reached the end of their duty life and should be replaced. These three
VFD's control the three most vital pumps of The REC aquatic center.
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. Real Power
Technologies submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Real Power Technologies $15,784.
Sunbelt Pools $23,088.
Landmark Aquatic $42,950.
Staff recommends approval.
KH/LW