HomeMy WebLinkAboutL.VERTICAL NON-CLOG SEWAGE PUMP City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE
10-10-02
REFERENCE
NUMBER
VNCPAI01DOC
SUBJECT
Award of Bid for One Vertical Non-clog Sewage Pump for the
Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment Division.
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1 ofl
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council award the bid for one Vertical Non-clog Sewage Pump to Pumps &
Equipment of Texas, Inc. in the total amount of $12,750.
BACKGROUND
This pump will replace an original equipment unit installed at the Port Acres WWTP Lift Station, which has
been in service since 1984. This pump is the same physical size as the existing unit, and will utilize the existing
30 HP motor. This pump is one of the three similar sized units in this lift station, which has six pumps total.
Ten (10) bid packages were sent out, and two bids were received on October 9, 2002.
Bidder Name
Pumps & Equipment of Texas, Inc.
Houston, TX
Manufacturer
Fairbanks Morse
Bid Amount
$12,750
Jersey Equipment Co. of Houston Inc.
Houston, TX
Allis-Chalmers
$19,200
The bid from Pumps & Equipment of Texas, Inc. of Houston, Texas is the lowest bid meeting the
specifications, and is therefore recommended for award.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
This pump is budgeted in the current capital equipment budget at $12,500, account no. 410-1256-532.92,
leaving a negative balance of $250. Last year, we purchased an identical unit from this vendor for $12,150,
reflecting a 4.9% increase.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
No effect on staffing. City employees will install and operate this equipment.
PREPARE[} BY:
DS: KE
APPROVED BY
City Manager~//~
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
[]APPROVE
[] OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
DATE
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE
NUMBER
10-10-02
VNCPAI01 DOC
SDBJECT
Award of Bid for One Vertical Non-clog Sewage Pump for the
Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment Division.
PAGE
2 of 2
SUMMARY
The bid fEom Pumps & Equipment of Texas, Inc., is the lowest bid that meets the requirements of the
advertised specifications, and is therefore recommended for award in the amount of $12,750, and is to be
charged to account 410-1256-532.92.
RECOMMENDED
D an~'d ~hepherd Q
Director of Utility Operations
O._~._chasing Manager
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
410 Water & Sewer Operating Fund
1255 Wastewater Conveyance
532 Water Utilities
92 Capital Equipment
xc: Kelly Eldridge
PREPARED BY
DS: KE
APPROVED BY
City Manager
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
[] APPROVE
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
DATE
CONTRACTORS MAILED FOR
NON-CLOG SEWAGE PUMPS
DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. ACFM, INC. HARTWELL ENVIRONMENTAL
ROOTS DIVISION 12068A F. M. 3083 CO., 1NC.
900 WEST MOUNT ST. CONROE TX 77301 ATTN: RON CULP
CONNERSVILLE 1N 47331 12215 HEATHERWICK DR.
CYPRESS TX 77429
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWMAN ENGIN LLICED OLIVER & LAUGHTER
IMPROVEMENTS, INC. EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT, CO.
ATTN: RON WENDT ATTN: MIKE KOWALICK ATTN: JERRY WEATHERSBY
PO BOX 79266 7320 ASHCROFT PO BOX 42199
HOUSTON TX 77279 SUITE 306 HOUSTON TX 77042
HOUSTON TX 77081
PUMP SOLUTIONS, INC. JERSEY EQUIPMENT PUMPS & EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS
ATTN: TROY GILLAR 9207 EMMOT ROAD #100 ATTN: JARRETT FLOWERS
10506 MILLS WALK HOUSTON TX 77040 13940 BAMMEL NORTH
HOUSTON TX 77070 HOUSTON ROAD
SUITE 223
HOUSTON TX 77066
SALADIN PUMP &
EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
PO BOX 7286
6574 COLLEGE ST.
BEAUMONT TX 77726-7286