HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Suspended Solids AnalyzersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF SUSPENDED SOLIDS METER FOR TREATMENT
TRAIN 3 DIGESTER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of suspended solids
analyzers for the train 3 digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with
Cerlic Controls, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $15,320.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for suspended solids analyzers for train 3 at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. These analyzers play an important role in
monitoring treatment quality at the Wastewater Plant. These analyzers are
sole sourced to match existing analyzers already in operation at the plant.
This procurement was made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Cerlic Controls, Inc. is the sole source provider for
this equipment.
The Public Works and Purchasing Departments reviewed the specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the purchase would provide
the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the city.
Staff recommends approval.
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