HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. PURCHASE 100 MANHOLE COVERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Approve the purchase of 100 oew manhole PAGE
NUMBER covers with new informational designs. From East Jordan
4/14/10 001-1204-531.59-00 Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $12,500 1
RECOMMENDATION
Public Works recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of 100 new manhole covers. The
new manhole covers will be purchased from East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $125 per unit for the
total amount of $12,500.
BACKGROUND
The City of Port Arthur Public Works Drainage Division has begun their first educational steps under
the Stonnwater phase II program. This program requires that the public be informed pertaining to the
Stormwater dischazge into waterways. The new manhole covers aze custom made and East Jordan is the only
sole supplier for these type of manhole covers. They will have informational designs geared towazds educating
the Citizens of Port Arthur that they should not dump liquids into the Storm sewer system. ..
VENDOR NAME PRICES
East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. $12,500 .
5906 Brittmore Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
(281) 732-7885
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for the purchase of the new manhole covers aze in Account 001=1204-531.59-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
Acceptance of this recommendation would allow the Public Works Drainage Division to provide
.information to the citizens of Port Arthur regarding Stormwater discharge in accordance with our Texas
Pollutant Dischazge Elimination System Permit.
SUMMARY '
Public Works recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of 100 new manhole covers from
East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $12,500. Funds for this purchase aze available in Account 001-
1204-531.59((-00.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Wo/rks
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
PREPARED BY: JAC:o¢d DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
APPROVED BY [ ] APPROVE [ 1 OTHER
CITY MANAGER (Describe)
Deborah Echols, CPA
Director of Finance
PROCESSED BY:
.CITY SECRETARY
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