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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER��
MEETING DATE: APRIL 20, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE REPAIR OF PUMPS
AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution to award a purchase order to Pierce Pump
Company, L.P. for the repair of two pumps at the Water Treatment Plant in a total'
estimated amount of$23,959.65.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 200-43360-534-0 Utility Enterprise Fund/Water Supply
Infrastructure Maintenance/Permanent Capital Replacement.
BACKGROUND:
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (D). Purchases under this Government Code are an
exception to the normal bidding procedure because the pumps must be dismantled in order
to determine an exact cost and therefore may contain unidentified replacement parts
needed for the repair.
This request is to approve a resolution for the repair of two pumps at the Water Treatment
Plant. High Service Pump#7 is pumping below pump curve specifications. The pump will
be disassembled and rebuilt to original specifications, replacing worn parts as needed
including the impeller. The motor will have routine maintenance performed which will
include rewind, bake, dipped and bearings replaced to bring motor back within design
specification. The pump and motor are 19 years old.
Back Wash Pump #1 is pumping below pump curve specifications. The pump will be
disassembled and rebuilt to original specifications, replacing worn parts as needed. The
motor will have routine maintenance performed which will include rewind, bake, dipped and
bearings replaced to bring motor back within design specification.The pump and motor are
19 years old.
Pierce Pump Company, L.P. has successfully repaired pumps for the Water Treatment
plant in the past and Staff recommends approval of a purchase order to Pierce Pump
Company, L.P. in for an estimated total of$23,959.65.
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RESOLUTION NO. �-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE,TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO DECLARE AN
EXCEPTION TO THE NORMAL BID PROCEDURE FOR THE
REPAIR OF TWO PUMPS AT THE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (D)to declare an exception to the normal bidding
procedure for the repair of two pumps at the Water Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, each pump must be dismantled in order to determine the replacement
parts necessary for the repair; and
WHEREAS, Pierce Pump Company, L.P. has had prior experience repairing pumps
for the water treatment plant and has provided an estimate of the repairs needed.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes a purchase
order be issued to Pierce Pump Company, L. P. to dismantle and repair the pumps for an
estimated cost of$23,959.65.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to purchase the above stated pump repair from Pierce Pump Company, L.P.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2