HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21932: BAR SCREEN NO. 1 AT THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT City of ort rth ur="�- 7etu� INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT-ADMINISTRATION Date: May 3, 2021 To: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Donnie Stanton, Interim Director of Utility Operations RE: P. R. No. 21932 —Bar Screen No. 1 at the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Nature of the Request: The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has two bar screens that are currently nonoperational due to mechanical failures. Currently, when the screens get clogged, wastewater bypasses the treatment process. When this happens, bacteria and untreated wastewater go into the environment and could endanger the waterways. This is an Emergency Repair Request for Performance Services of Orange, Texas to repair one of the bar screens in order to be able to remove large objects, such as rags and plastics, from the WWTP to stay in compliance with our TCEQ Permit and treatment bypass. Estimated budgetary impact is estimated to be $75,000.00. Budget Considerations: Estimated budgetary impact is estimated to be $75,000.00. Funds are available in Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance. Recommendation: I recommend City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 21932, authorizing emergency repairs to Bar Screen No. 1 at the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant by Performance Services of Orange, Texas in the estimated amount of$75,000.00. P. R. No. 21932 5/3/21 bw Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BAR SCREEN NO. 1 AT THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT BY PERFORMANCE SERVICES, OF ORANGE, TEXAS, IN THE ESTIMATED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. WHEREAS, the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has two bar screens that are currently nonoperational due to mechanical failures; and, WHEREAS, when the screens currently get clogged, wastewater bypasses the treatment process; and, WHEREAS, bacteria and untreated wastewater go into the environment in these situations and could endanger the waterways; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(2) this purchase is authorized because of a public calamity that requires the immediate appropriation of money to relieve the necessity of the municipality's residents or to preserve the property of the municipality; and, WHEREAS, it is further authorized pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(3) because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property; and, WHEREAS, City staff received an estimate to perform the necessary repairs on an emergency basis from Performance Services, of Orange, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager, per Exhibit "A", has approved proceeding with these repairs on an emergency basis. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: P. R. No. 21932 5/3/21 bw Page 2 of 3 THAT, in order to protect the health and safety of our citizens, the City Council hereby authorizes emergency repairs to Bar Screen No. 1 at the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant by Performance Services, of Orange, Texas, in the total estimated amount of$75,000.00; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of 2021 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: Thurman"Bill" Bartie Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: FAL D Sherri Bellard Valecia Tizeno City Secretary City Attorney P. R. No. 21932 5/3/21 bw Page 3 of 3 APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 9t\i,u . Ronald Burton KandyDat"ii el City Manager Interim Director of Finance Donnie Stanton Cli o ilhams, CPP1 Interim Director of Water Utilities Purchasing Manager EXHIBIT "A" (Estimate from Performance Services) ,, k A (.*ity 01 (,,, / 1 art rthur Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT-WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION Date: April 30, 2021 To: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Donald Stanton, Interim Utilities Director RE: Wastewater Treatment Plant Bar Screens Emergency Memo The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has two bar screens that are currently nonoperational due to mechanical failures. Currently, when the screens get clogged, wastewater bypasses the treatment process. When this happens, bacteria and untreated wastewater go into the environment and could endanger the waterways. This is an Emergency Repair Request to get one of the bar screens back up and running in order to be able to remove large objects, such as rags and plastics, from the WWTP to stay in compliance with our TCEQ Permit and treatment bypass. Estimated budgetary impact is about$75,000.00. I, Ronald Burton, hereby authorize this emergency repair. dir\l‘ ‘rilli) *Oppr City Manager "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 •409/983-8101 •FAX 409/982-6743 ESTIMATE EST0025 Performance Services 8412 Old hwy 62 DATE 05/03/2021 ,, Orange Tx =;Mel'i 77632 TOTAL USD $74,123.40 'S11-2'71_JJ_rib 409-673-0851 rushrobi321@yahoo.com TO Danny Thibodeaux/ City of Port Arthur Port Arthur,Texas 77641 +14095437852 danny.thibodeaux@portarthurtx.gov DESCRIPTION RATE QTY AMOUNT Rebuild rake assembly at main plant $73,516.89 1 $73,516.89 SUBTOTAL $73,516.89 TAX(0.825%) $606.51 TOTAL USD $74,123.40