HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. RADIO TELEMETRY SYSTEM City of Port Arthur, Texas
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RECOMMENDATION . ' '
We recommend that the City Councd authorize the purchase of a Radio Telemetry System for the Sabine Pass Main
Lift Station from BLOC Design-Build, LLC of Longview, Texas in the amount of $10,297.00.
BACKGROIJND
The Sabine Pass Main Lift Station was completely destroyed by Hurricane Rita. Our personnel with the assistance
ora local contractor, re-assembled one pump from the parts of three others and purchased another unit to get this
lift station operational shortly after the storm. The City Council recently awarded bids for the remaining pumps, wet
well repairs, and fencing for this site. While these and other repairs are ongoing, it is time to get this telemetry
system ready for re-installation. Data Flow Systems manufacturers the remote telemetry system we currently utilize,
and BLOC Design-Build, LLC is the exclusive Value Added Reseller (VAR) in Texas.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
This expense may be recoverable, in part, from FEMA, account 123-2300-901.92-00, HRSPWW. The Finance
Department will seek reimbursement.
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a Radio Telemetry System for Sabine Pass Main Lift
Station from BLOC Design-Build, LLC of Longview, Texas in the amount of $10,297.00.
RECOMMENDED:
~'~r;ussard
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager
~ebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
123-2300-901.92-00, HRSPWW
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