HomeMy WebLinkAboutK. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING - REPAIRS TO LAKEVIEW POOLCity of Port Arthur, Texas
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NUMBER CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF PLUMBING
06-09-09 REPAIRS TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING 1 of 2
FOR LAKEVIEW POOL PLUMBING REPAIRS
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the City Council confirm the awazd
of plumbing repairs to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Groves, Texas, in the amount of
$ 7,000. The repairs needed to be done in order for the pool to open for the summer pool
season. Prior approval was requested from the City Manager [see Attachment "A"] due to the
time sensitive nature of the repairs.
BACKGROUND
Lakeview Pool is the City's oldest pool. Although, a number of repairs have been made to
the pool, a substantial portion of the pool's piping is still original. The pool was experiencing
severe leaking prior to the Memorial Day Weekend -the required pool opening date. A
plumber was called to determine the source of the leak and a possible solution. After several
days it was determined that it would take several days to fix the leak which would prevent
the pool from opening on the scheduled date. It was decided to forego the repairs at that time
until after the Memorial Day weekend and to close the pool immediately thereafter to make
the repairs. It was necessary to proceed with the repairs as quickly as possible to have the
pool open on time and to ensure no damage to the filtration system and motor. Benjamin
Franklin Plumbing had invested a significant amount of time in attempting to find the leak
source (approx. $ 1,800 due to cutting out concrete, probing azound pool, etc.); however, to
comply with City Purchasing Guidelines, this company along with two (2) additional
plumbing companies were asked to provide quotes to make the necessary repairs and to
replace the impacted concrete areas. Bids were received as follows:
Comnany Name Location of Bidder Bid
Killian Plumbingl Port Arthur No Bid
Discount Plumbing? Groves $ 3,125.00
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing3 Groves $ 7,000.00
' Indicated he did not have sufficient manpower to do the job at this time.
s Quote did not include replacing the concrete removed.
s Quote included leak repair and concrete replacement.
ARED BY: Albert T. DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY:
[ ]APPROVED [ ]OTHER
(DESCRIBE) CITY SECRETARY:
OVED BY: I DATE:
MANAGER
City of Port Arthur, Tezas
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DATE REFERENCE ~ SUB.IECT
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06-09-09 ~p~~ TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING 2 of 2
FOR LAKEVIEW POOL PLUMBING REPAIRS
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $7,000.00 aze available for this purchase. Account No. 001-1207-
531.39-00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
The Pazks and Recreation Department recommends that the City Council confirm the award
of plumbing repairs to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Groves, Texas, in the amount of
$ 7,000. The repairs needed to be done in order for the pool to open for the summer pool
season. Prior approval was requested from the City Manager [see Attachment "A"] due to the
time sensitive nature of the repairs.
Dr. Albe gpen Shawna Tubbs
Interim ctor of Parks and Purchasing Manager
T. Thigpen
BY: Albert
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
[ ]APPROVED [ ]OTHER
APPROVED BY:
CITY MANAGER
Deborah Echols
Director of Finance
DCESSED BY:
'Y SECRETARY
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Attachment A"
City of Port Arthur
Memorandum
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
RE~EIV~D
JUN -1 1009
CITY ~v1ANAGFR'S OFFICE
DATE: 06/01/09
FROM: Dr. Albert T. Thigpen, Director of Parks and Recreation "~
RE: Permission to Engage Benjamin Franklin Plumbers to Perform Work at
Lakeview Pool with Confirming Approval by City Council July 16, 2009
COMMENT
As I indicated, Lakeview Pool has a.severe leak problem. We have had the problem
reviewed by a plumber prior to the mandatory opening Memorial Day Weekend. It
was determined the problem could not be addressed in time for the opening date;
however, the pool could open for the weekend with the leak azeas barricaded.
Following Memorial Day Weekend, the pool was closed the leak problem examined
extensively to determine causes and possible solutions. It appears that we aze
experiencing .pipe failure due to -the age of the piping [much of it is original
installation] and the material [a significant portion is galvanized pipe].
We have developed a solution which minimizes the amount of concrete cutting and
replacement; on which three (3) plumbers were asked to evaluate and provide quotes.
The quotes were as follows: Killian Plumbing - NO BID [indicated they did not have
sufficient manpower], Discount Plumbing -- $ 3,125 [this bid does not include
replacing the concrete removed], Benjamin Franklin Plumbing -- $7,000 [this is a tum-
keyjob which includes not only the leak repair, but also the replacing of the concrete].
The repairs need to be done as soon as possible to allow the pool to be open for the
upcoming weekend. I am requesfing permission to engage Benjamin Franklin
Plumbing to complete the necessary repairs at Lakeview Pool with a confirming
Council Action Memorandum [goldenrod] to be placed on the June 16, 2009 City
Council Agenda
Thank you. Please advise should you need additional information.
c: Shawna Tubbs; Purchasing Manager
Thaddeus Sanders, Recreation Coordinator
attachment
Approved: ~~,
Step n14E B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager