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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M Rivera, Public Works Director | | DATE: | 11/2/2021 | | RE: | Sewer Collections 4” Portable Pump Purchase |
REQUEST:
The action requested of City Council is to review and consider the approval of the attached proposal from Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., Inc., in the amount not to exceed $51,805.00 for the purchase of one 4-inch Portable Dry Prime Solids Pump and accessories. The proposal contains pricing in accordance with the current Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract Bid Award #FSA20-EQU18.0-Heavy Equipment, item 276.
DISCUSSION:
As members of the City Council may be aware, portable pump equipment is used extensively by the Sewer Collection Division to provide by-pass pumping under emergency conditions and facility construction repairs. Sewer Collection staff is recommending an additional by-pass pump be acquired in order to provide additional lift station back-up capability under emergency conditions. The Sewer Collections Division currently has two (2) portable pumps to manage 71 lift stations during emergency conditions. Over the last several storm seasons they have proved invaluable during the storm events when we experienced widespread power outages. Additionally, our stand-by equipment is widely used throughout the remainder of the year when power outages occur.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the purchase is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
This piece of equipment is budgeted in the 2021-2022 Capital Equipment/Improvement Program for the Sewer Collections Division Account No. 401113-46431.
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