HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Diffuser System MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AN EDI DIFFUSER SYSTEM FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of an EDI diffuser
system for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Newman Regency
Group for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $30,616.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for an EDI diffuser system for the press holding tank at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing diffuser system has
reached its end of life and has had multiple failures. This system is critical
for adequate tank mixing to maintain plant dewatering operations.
Dewatering is one of the final treatment stages where solids are removed,
dried, and transported to the landfill.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with the
Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Newman Regency Group is the documented sole
source provider in the North Texas region.
Staff recommends approval
JH/LW