HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. SHAFTLESS SCREW CONVEYORS (WASTEWATER TREATMENT)City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mavor and Citv Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT ~ PAGE
2008-CC-Screw Award of Bidfor Shaftless Screw Conveyors for the
1-9-08 con~eYo~ Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment 1 of 2
Division.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council award the bid for Shaftless Screw Conveyors to Purvis Industries, of
Beaumont, Texas, in the total amount of $34,446.00.
BACKGROUND
The Main WWTP uses mechanical degritters to remove solids and grit from raw sewage. The two
existing units, which were installed in the initial construction of this plant in 1960, have deteriorated
beyond repair and have been out of service for several months. This was cited as a deficiency. in our
December 2007 TCEQ WWTP Compliance Inspection. We propose to utilize a newer technology and
less expensive system to replace these units. The specifications were advertised for bids on December
23 & 30, 2007. Six (6) bid packets were sent out and three (3) bids were received on January 9, 2008.
Bidder Unit Price Total Bid
Purvis Bearing $17,223. $34,446.
Beaumont, TX .
KWS Manufacturing $18,881. $37,762.
Burleson, TX
Vision Enuipment $25,200. $50,400.
Beaumont, TX
The low bid from Purvis lndustl•ies meets the requirements of the advertised specifications and is
recommended for award. ,
BUDGET(FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for this work are available at $52,000 in account no. 41.9-1622-531.92-00, Project #419802
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install these units.
PREPARED BY:
KE:DK.
APPROVED BY:
City Manager . ;/' J
APPROVE BOTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
DATE
-City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and Citv Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
zoos-cc-sorew Award of Bid for Shaftless Screw Conveyors for the
1-9-08 conveyor Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment 2 of 2
Division.
SUMMARY
The bid from Purvis Industries meets the requirements of the specifications and is therefore
recommended for approval in the total amount of $34,446.00.
Recommended:
Kelly EI ridge ~
Director of Utility Operations
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Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
419 Waterworks Bond Fund
1622 Water and Sewer Construction
532 Water Utilities
92 Capital Equipment
cc: Donna King
PREPARED BY:
KE:DK
APPROVED BY:
City Manager
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
APPROVE DOTHER (DESCRIBE)
DATE
Purchasing Manager