03-08-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte CIty Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:March8, 2021 Source of Funds:003 Utility CIP Requested By:Ray Mayo, Director Department:Public Works Account Number:003-7087-532-1110 Amount Budgeted:$120,000.00 ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested:$104,552.00 Exhibits:Equipment and LaborQuote, Sole Source Letter, Budgeted Item:YesNo Standardization of Pumping EquipmentMemo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION Identified in FY20-21 Capital Improvement Projects was a project to replace 2 lift pumpsin the main lift station of the wastewater treatment plant. This is year one of a three (3) year plan to replace all six (6) influent lift pumps. For several years Public Workshave been working to standardizepumping equipment at all sewage lift stations throughout the City. Flygt(flight)Pumpshave a reputation as a leader in the submersible pumpindustry.Hahn Equipment will provide and install the pump and associated valves and pipingand offer start-up services to result in a turnkey project. Hahn Equipment of Houston is the authorized sole source distributor and service center in the regionfor Flygt products.The current equipment is 16 years old and reaching the end of its useful life. Sole source purchases are recognized as exempt from the normal bidding process. Staff recommends approval of the purchase and installation of this equipment from Hahn Equipment Company, Inc.for $95,552.00. Also, staff requests $9,000.00as project contingency for a total expenditure of $104,552.00. Currently, Public Works utilizes Flgt brand lift pumps; any other brand would not work or require expensive modifications to the lift stations. Benefits: Project follows current standardization plan. Flygt pumps offer an unmatched 5 year product warranty. Equipment replacement provides increased reliability while decreasing maintenance costs.