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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews, P.E.,Water Utilities Director
RE: P.R. No. 23643 —Purchase of Replacement Muffin Monster for the Sabine Pass
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
purchase one (1) Muffin Monster for $29,815.00, from account no. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-
000, Equipment Maintenance. The purpose of this equipment is to shred large and stringy
material in the influent raw wastewater. The medium-sized Muffin Monster will replace the
existing out of commission Muffin Monster in the Sabine Pass Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP).
Background:
The existing equipment has run continuously for over 7 years and is exposed to the salt air of
Sabine Pass. The unit is starting to falter and trip out. It has allowed large amounts of rags,
personal hygiene products,etc.to enter the plant which damages downstream process units such
as sludge pumps and aeration systems. The new Muffin Monster will prevent such damage in
the future. This Muffin Monster will be used by the Utilities Department's Wastewater
Treatment Division to replace the old and deteriorated unit.
Budget Impact:
The Muffin Monster to be purchased has a purchasing quote, BP23020, of$29,815.00 from IPS
Pump Services of Houston, Texas, and will be paid out of Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-
00-000 Equipment Maintenance. Wastewater solicited quotes from five contractors. Only 2
quotes were received.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the City Manager to purchase the Muffin Monster,
as discussed and/or outlined above.
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"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE A MUFFIN MONSTER (SLUDGE GRINDER) FROM
IPS PUMP SERVICES, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, TO KEEP THE
SABINE PASS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
OPERATIVE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH TCEQ MANDATES,
WITH THE PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF
$29,815.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000
WASTEWATER TREATMENT/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.
WHEREAS, the Muffin Monster, (i.e., sludge grinder), at the Sabine Pass Wastewater
Treatment Plant is currently out of commission due to constant mechanical failures and frequent
costly repairs; and
WHEREAS, this unit shreds the rags and large items preventing damage to downstream
treatment units and enabling proper treatment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, without an operating Muffin Monster, large solids and rags can clog pumps
and aeration equipment; and,
WHEREAS,the Utilities Department solicited quotes from five vendors and only received
two with IPS Pumps Services of Houston Texas submitted the lowest quote (Exhibit"A"); and,
WHEREAS, the replacement of the sludge grinder is vital to keep the Wastewater
Treatment Plant operating sufficiently and in compliance with TCEQ rules and regulations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT,the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager to
purchase a Muffin Monster (sludge grinder)to keep the Sabine Pass Wastewater Treatment Plant
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operative and protect the equipment downstream of the grinder from IPS Pump Services, of
Houston, Texas,with the projected budgetary impact amount of$29,815.00; and,
THAT, the funding for this purchase is made available in the Water Utilities Department
Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000 Wastewater Treatment/Equipment Maintenance
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the_day of , A.D. 2024 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
Thurman Bill Bartie
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Sherri Bellard
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
nterim City Attorney City Manger
James Black Ron Burton, CPM
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Director of Water Utilities
Calvin Matthews,P.E
APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY )
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Director of Finance
Lynda Boswell
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Purchasing Manger
Clifton Williams, CPPB
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Exhibit "B"
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IPS Pump Services Quotation
Cayson Pump Services
DATE January 24, 2024
P.O. Box 890102 Quotation # BP23020
Houston, TX 77289 Customer ID
(346) 571 8186
Bill To: Quotation valid until: February 23, 2024
City of Port Arthur Prepared by: Bobby Dillard
Joseph Teslar/Spencer Martin Sales Person: BD
Comments: Customer PO#
Sabine Pass WWTP
Delivery 4 to 5 Weeks
Item# Qty Description Price Each Total
1 Removal & Replace Muffin Monster @ Sabine WWTP $29,340.00
1 Freight Estimate $475.00
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TOTAL $29,815.00
If you have any questions concerning this quotation, contact Bobby Dillard, 832-867-9266, bdillard@caysonpump.com
wwvv.ipspumpservice.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!