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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: John Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM: Kelly Eldridge, Director of Utility Operations ) /y A
DATE: May 31, 2012
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 17109
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17109 authorizing the
purchase of a 185 CFM Diesel Air Compressor from National Pump & Compressor, of
Beaumont, TX, in the total amount of $11,887.
BACKGROUND
This unit will replace an existing air compressor. We routinely use this type of
equipment to power pneumatic tools like concrete breakers, saws, and piercing tools.
We were able to obtain several quotes for this equipment as shown below, but the
lowest bid from a Port Arthur vendor was 13% more than the low bid.
Vendor Manufacturer Bid
National Pump & Compressor Sullivan $11,887.
Beaumont, TX
Service Pump & Compressor Sullivan $13,703.
Beaumont, TX
RSC Equipment Rental Atlas Copco $14,565.
Port Arthur, TX
Sunbelt Rentals Sullivan $13,432.
Port Arthur, TX
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
This equipment was budgeted in O &M account no. 410 - 1255 - 532.92 -00.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will operate this unit.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17109.
P. R. No. 17109
05/31/12
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 185
CFM DIESEL AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE UTILITY
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT FROM NATIONAL PUMP &
COMPRESSOR OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $11,887. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 410-1255-532.92-00.
WHEREAS, the Utility Operations Department routinely uses diesel air compressors to
power various pneumatic tools used in the construction, operation, and maintenance activities
types of our Water & Wastewater systems throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, we have solicited quotes for such equipment, as delineated in our
Purchasing Policy; and,
WHEREAS, National Pump & Compressor submitted the lowest and best bid for such
equipment, which meets our requirements (see attached bid tabulation attached as Exhibit "A ").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of 185 CFM Diesel Air
Compressor from National Pump & Compressor, of Beaumont, Texas, in the total amount of
ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDERD EIGHTY -SEVEN AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($11,887.); and,
THAT, an authorized representative of National Pump & Compressor shall sign this
resolution agreeing to the terms of the purchase; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
2012 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
P. R. No. 17109
05/31/12
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following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sherri Bellard Valecia ' /
City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
John Comeaux, P.E., Deborah Echols
Acting City Manager Director of Finance
Account No. 410 - 1255 - 532.92 -00
Ross Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
KI ly El • ridge Shawna Tubbs
Director of Utilities Purchasing Manager
AGREED TO:
National Pump & Compressor
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EXHIBIT "A"
BID TABULATION
Vendor Manufacturer Bid
National Pump & Compressor Sullivan $11,887.
Beaumont, TX
Service Pump & Compressor Sullivan $13,703.
Beaumont, TX
RSC Equipment Rental Atlas Copco $14,565.
Port Arthur, TX
Sunbelt Rentals Sullivan $13,432.
Port Arthur, TX