HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. RURAL PIPE & SUPPLY - 12" LEVEL CONTROL VALVECity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mavor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
Authorize the Purchase of a 12" Level Control Valve for
2009-CC-Altitude
9/22/09 VaWe-SPGST the Utility Operations Department, Water Distribution 1 0
Division.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council authorize the purchase of a 12" Level Control Valve from Rural Pipe
8~ Supply, of Jasper, Texas, in the total amount of $8,595.00.
BACKGROUND
This type of valve is used to maintain the water level in storage tanks, while maintaining adequate
pressure on the system feeding the tank. The existing Motor Operated Valve (combination of a 20-year
old gate valve & newer, motor-driven actuator) has had problems functioning properly for some time.
Last year, the manufacturer of the gate valve gave us the internal replacement parts to re-build the
valve, but the actuator would not always properly seat the valve causing it leak frequently. I prepared
specifications for two valves (CLA-VAL & Roll Seal) that would meet our requirements, as these types
are currently in service all over town. CLA-VAL now manufactures both of these units. We solicited
quotes from the closest vendors supplied by the manufacturer and the quotes are shown below:
Vendor CLA-VAL
Valve Roll Seal
Valve
Rural Pipe 8. Supply $8,595.00 $12,900.00
Jasper, TX
Macaulay Controls Co. $9,999.00 $15,360.00
Houston, TX
The Scruggs Co. $9,512.80 no bid
Kirbyville, TX
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for this purchase are available in FY2010 account no. 410-1253-532.35-00.
STAFFINGlEMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install, operate and maintain this equipment as part of normal operations.
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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mavor and Citv Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
2009-CC-Altttude Authorize the Purchase of a 12° Level Control Valve for
9/22/09 VaIveSPGST the Utility Operations Department, Water Distribution 1 of 1
Division.
SUMMARY
The low quote from Rural Pipe 8~ Supply, of Jasper, Texas meets the requirements of the
specifications and is therefore recommended for approval in the amount of $8,595.00.
Recommended:
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Ke y Eld ge Shawna Tub "s ~ eborah Echols
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager Director of Finance
410 Water & Sewer Fund
1253 Water Distribution
532 Water Utilities
92 Capital Equipment
cc: Water Distribution Supt
Senior Plant Mechanic
Secretary
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APPROVED BY: I []APPROVE DOTHER (DESCRIBE)
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City Manager