HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. SUMMIT ELECTRIC - ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVESCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Ma or and Cit Council Communication
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IKE-Main and PA Authorize Payment for Three Adjustable Frequency Drives for
01-20-09 yyyVTPs - 3 AFDS the Main and Port Acres WWTP's for the Utility Operations 1 of 2
Department, Wastewater Treatment Division. Hurricane Ike
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council authorize payment of $11,627.88 to Summit Electric Supply for three (3)
Adjustable Frequency Drives for the Main and Port Acres WWTP's that were destroyed during Hurricane Ike.
BACKGROUND
Hurricane Ike destroyed adjustable frequency drives at the Main WWTP Effluent LS (1) and the Port Acres
WWTP Main LS (2). These units are used to vary the speed of pumps to control the water level in these lift
stations. They also save energy and extend motor life by drawing less current during start-up and while pumping.
We obtained the following two (2) quotes for this equipment:
Vendor Manufacturer Total Bid
Summit Electric Supply ABB $11,627.88
Beaumont, TX
The Reynolds Company Allen Bradley $17,864.19
Beaumont, TX
The low bid from Summit Electric Supply meets our requirements and is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
We will apply for funding from insurance and/or FEMA for these expenses. Eligibility has not been determined at
this time. Account No. 121-2300-901.92-00, project no. IKEWAT will be used for this purpose. The price for the
smaller units (2) is 15.4% less than we paid during FY2006, so the price from Summit is very good.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install these units.
SUMMARY
We recommend the City Council authorize payment of $11,627.88'to Summit Electric Supply for three (3)
Adjustable Frequency Drives for the Main and Port Acres WWTP's that were destroyed during Hurricane Ike,
account No. 121-2300-901.92-00, project #IKEWAT.
Recommended:
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Kelly Eldridg
Director of Utility Ooerations
PREPARED BY:
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APPROVED BY:
City Manager
Shawna Tubbs
QAPPROVE
DOTHER (DESCRIBE)
Underhill
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