HomeMy WebLinkAboutpr 17500: RAW WATER PUMP VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Eldridge, Director of Utility Operations
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DATE: January 16, 2013
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 17500
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17500 authorizing
repair /replacement of a Raw Water Variable Frequency Drive by Control Concepts,
Inc.: Houston, in the estimated amount of $5,744.
BACKGROUND
A recent electrical storm damaged a Raw Water Pump Variable Frequency Drive. This
failure reduces our WTP's firm capacity by 50 %, meaning that if anything else fails, we
would not be able to deliver enough drinking water to meet current demands. This is an
original unit with over 14 years of continuous service. About two months ago, the other
VFD failed, with emergency repairs costing $7,650. This model VFD is no longer
manufactured, but Control Concepts (Houston) has a unit that fit into our chassis. This
is the only known vendor with this type of equipment.
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for these repairs are available in account #410- 1252 - 532.42 -00, but we will file a
claim with our insurance.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will assist in the installation & operate this unit.
SUMMARY
I recommend the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17500 authorizing
repair /replacement of a Raw Water Variable Frequency Drive by Control Concepts,
Inc.: Houston, in the estimated amount of $5,744.
P. R. No. 17500
01/16/13
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF A RAW WATER PUMP VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVE FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT FROM CONTROL CONCEPTS, INC.:
HOUSTON IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,744. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1252-532.42-00.
WHEREAS, due to recent electrical storm, a Raw Water Pump Variable Frequency
Drive was damaged, reducing our Water Purification Plant's firm capacity by 50 %; and,
WHEREAS, City staff solicited a quote for the necessary replacement/repairs from the
only known vendor capable of supplying such equipment, as delineated in our Purchasing Policy,
and that quote is attached as Exhibit "A "; and,
WHEREAS, no Port Arthur vendors can supply this equipment, and Control Concepts,
Inc.: Houston is the only vendor for this equipment, which meets our requirements; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of a Raw Water Pump Variable
Frequency Drive from Control Concepts, Inc.: Houston, in the total amount of FIVE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($5,744.); and,
THAT, an authorized representative of Control Concepts, Inc.: Houston 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 , 2013 at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
P. R. No. 17500
01/16/13
Page 2 of 2
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Vale a Ti eno
City Secretary ity Attorney
APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
Floyd T. Johnson eborah Echols
City Manager Director of Finance
Account No. 410 - 1252 - 532.42 -00
Ross Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Kell y Eldridge e g awna Tubbs
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager
AGREED TO:
Control Concepts, Inc.: Houston
EXHIBIT "A"
(Quote)
C ONTRGL 8 Control Concepts nc: 748 Clay Rd. steI320Houston - QUOTE
ServiceWO: SWO
C ONCEPTSW Houston TX 77080 CustoimerPQ:
Phone: (713)460 -2516 p aw; 1/15113
Fax: (713)939 -7445
Web: www.controlconceptstexas.com
Work Location
Bill To
primary Port Arthur W'fP
Port Arthur TP Accx ants Payable
John Tomplait 1101 H.Q..:Mills Road
1101 H.0 .Mills Road Port Arthur, TX 77640
PortArthur, TX. 77640
Work: (409) 983 -3841
Fax: (409) 983-551
Tech Chuckiiildeebrand
( Service /Product Description Price Qty Amount )
P SK4403 - SK4403 Control Techniques SK4403 75HP 460v AC Drive $4,301.00 1.00 $4,301.00
P SMKEYPADREMOTE - Control Techniques Remote Keypad $93.00 1.00 $93.00
SM- KEYPAD - REMOTE
S Flat Rate Feld Service Installation and Startup $1,350.00 $1,350.00
Subtotal $5,744.00
Tax $0.00
Total $5,744.00
All quotation pricing is valid for (30) days. Sales or use tax WILL BE APPLIED if you have an entity in the State of Texas and a
valid State of Texas Tax Exemption Certificate is NOT on file in our home office.
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