HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. PUMP & POWER EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE TWO SUBMERSIBLE PUMPSCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mavor and Citv Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
Approval of Purchase of Two Submersible Pumps for
04-01-09 2009-Emergency the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater 1 of 1
Atlantic LS Su6m Conveyance Division Due to Electrical Storm,
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council approve of purchase of two submersible pumps from Pump & Power
Equipment, of Houston, TX, in the amount of $5,786 for the Atlantic Road lift station due to electrical
storm damages.
BACKGROUND
A recent electrical storm destroyed both pumps at the Atlantic Road lift station, as well as some other
locations. We have installed a temporary pump to serve at this location until these pumps can be
replaced. While these pumps have already been ordered on an emergency basis, we obtained the
following two quotes:
Vendor Quote
Pump & Power Equipment $5,786.
Houston, TX
Service Pump & Compressor $6,876.
Beaumont, TX
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are available in our operating budget account 410-1255-532.42-00 (Equipment Maintenance).
We will submit this, and any other expenses incurred as a result of this storm, to our insurance carrier.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install and operate these pumps.
SUMMARY
We recommend the City Council approve of purchase of two submersible pumps from Pump & Power
Equipment, of Houston, TX, in the amount of $5,786 for the Atlantic Road lift station due to electrical
storm damages.
L.
Kelly E Bridge
Director of Utility Operations
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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Rebecca Underhill ~-
Director of Finance
PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
City Manager
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