HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Sludge Blanket Sensor MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC SLUDGE BLANKET SENSOR FOR
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of an automatic sludge
blanket sensor for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Cerlic Controls
for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $23,705.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a Cerlic automatic sludge blanket sensor for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. This instrument will allow for remote and
automatic monitoring of treatment plant clarifiers to further optimize plant
operations and automations.
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). Cerlic Controls, Inc. is the sole source provider in
the North Texas region.
Staff recommends approval
JH/TM