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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M Rivera – Public Works Director | | DATE: | 12/5/2023 | | RE: | Request to Purchase WWTP High Service Pump |
REQUEST:
The staff request for the City Council is to review and consider for approval the purchase of a Fairbanks model 2823 8” split case high service pump unit from Barneys Pump Inc. in the amount not to exceed $44,800. Barneys Pump Inc. is the sole distributor of Fairbanks serving the municipal market in the state of Florida. This type of purchase is in accordance with the City’s purchasing guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Reclamation Facility generates about 2 billion gallons of Reuse Water Annually. The high-service pumps are used to pump Reclaimed Water from the Water Reclamation Facility (WWTP) throughout the City and into the reuse water distribution system owned and operated by Pasco County. The Fairbanks model 2823 pump is a direct replacement to the other 3 smaller pumps in the system and will be put online, allowing an existing high-service pump to get rebuilt and used as a backup upon return. It is critical for the Water Reclamation Facility to be able to pump up to 10,000 GPM. This model is the called out in the plant’s original design standards and satisfies this specification.
RECOMMENDATION:
The sole source purchase is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a capital and budgeted item in the Water Pollution Control Account No. 401111.46399. As outlined in our inter-local agreement, Pasco County will contribute about 42% of the cost.
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