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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17109: PURCHASE OF AIR COMPRESSOR FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS r 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 Page 2 of 2 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 1 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