HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Centrifugal Blower MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE TO PURCHASE A CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for quote to
purchase a centrifugal blower for the Public Works Department from Evans Enterprises,
Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 200-43370-534-0 (W/VV Treatment
Infrast. Maint.) for an amount not to exceed $39,381.40.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is needed to replace an aging centrifugal blower and motor that has
exceeded its useful life. The current blower and motor in place is approximately 30 years
old and has had multiple rehabs. This blower and motor are designed to provide oxygen
to the bacteria needed to treat incoming wastewater.Without this key function of producing
oxygen for the bacteria, proper treatment is difficult to achieve.
Quotes were taken in accordance with City purchasing policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Three vendors submitted
quotations with Evans Enterprises, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive and responsible
quote meeting specifications.
Evans Enterprises, Inc. $39,381.40
Gardner Denver Nash LLC $52,981.95
Continental Blower, LLC. $65,000.00
Staff recommends approval.
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