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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 17, 2018
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Mr. Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
From: Donnie Stanton, Assistant Utilities Director
RE: P.R. 20541 —Purchase of one Fusion Machine for Utilities Department
Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval for Interim
City Manager to purchase one Fusion Machine that will be used for the new pipebursting
project from Technology International of Lake Mary, Florida in the amount of $80,770.00
from Account No. 625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment. The fusion machine will be utilized by the
Utilities Department to replace sanitary sewer pipes City-wide. This will assist in decreasing
Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) of storm water into the collection system, reduce the number of
sanitary sewer overflows, and provide better flow of storm water. This equipment is being
purchased with funds from our industrial partners.
Background: The fusion machine will be utilized by the Utilities Department to replace
sanitary sewer pipes City-wide. This will assist in decreasing Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) of
storm water into the collection si tem, reduce the number of sanitary sewer overflows, and
provide better flow of storm water
Bucket Impact: The fusion machine that wille used for the new pipebursting project from
Technology International of Lake Mary, F 'da in the amount of $80,770.00 from Account
No. 625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment. Thisuipment is being purchased with funds from our
industrial partners.
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve the Interim City Manager to
purchase the fusion machine, as discussed and/or outlined above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A FUSION MACHINE FROM TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL OF LAKE MARY, FLORIDA FOR
THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT THAT WILL BE
USED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF SANITARY
SEWER LINES FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$80,770.00; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN UTILITIES
ACCOUNT NO. 625-1801-532.92-01,EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer pipes in the City of Port Arthur are in need of
replacement; and,
WHEREAS, the pipebursting method has been selected to accomplish this task utilizing
City employees; and,
WHEREAS,this fusion machine will be an essential part of the operation; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division has solicited quotes for one fusion machine, as
delineated in our Purchasing Policy; and,
WHEREAS, this equipment is being purchased with funds contributed by industrial
partners; and,
WHEREAS, the lowest qualified bidder to meet City Specifications was Technology
International, of Lake Mary, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the quote from Technology International of Lake Mary, Florida provided
the bid attached as EXHIBIT "A", meeting our specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of one fusion machine from
Technology International, of Lake Mary, Florida through the normal bidding process; and,
THAT, funding for this equipment is provided for in Account No. 625-1801-532.92-01,
Equipment; and,
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THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THIS day of
2018 at a Regular Meeting of City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor •
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Freeman
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Val!, a %zeno Harvey Robinson
City At ,,rney Interim City Manager
Dr. Hani Tohme, P.E.
Utilities Director
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APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
Andrew asquez, CPA Clifto Williams, CPPB
Director of Finance Purchasing Manager
EXHIBIT A
(Bid Tab)
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BID TABULATION
PURCHASE OF PIPE&FITTINGS FUSION MACHINE
DATE:September 26,2018
NAME OF BIDDER Technology International Inc. SECOR CORE AND MAIN
LOCATION Lake Mary,FL Houston,TX Houston,TX
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Fusion Machine S 70,725.90 $ 73,472.77 S 74,863.97
Pipe&Fittings $ 10,045.00 $ - S -
Delivery Time 4-8 WEEKS ARO - Stock,subject to prior sale IN STOCK
Model McElory TracStar 618 Track-618 HC(McElorv) AT1830002HC •
TOTAL. $ 80,770.00 $ 73,472.77 $ 74,863.97
Yola`tda Sc y roti-Goizdeaux
Yolanda Scypion- oudeaux,Purchasing Assistant
City of >-
9/26/18 r' 1.
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