REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BUD TICKEL, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: CHRISTOPHER CARROLL - Water Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
MARTIN WENDELS, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the upgrade of the ozone generation system at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF):
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing a purchase agreement with Suez treatment solutions (SUEZ) for equipment to upgrade the ozone generation system at the NESWTF in an amount not to exceed $352,800 without advertised competitive bidding;
2. Approve a purchase agreement with SUEZ, in the amount of $352,800, for the upgrade of the existing ozone generation system (System) at the NESWTF.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt the sole source resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment from SUEZ as the sole source supplier; and authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to sign the agreement with SUEZ, in the amount of $352,800, for the upgrade of the existing System at the NESWTF.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In July 2004, the NESWTF began operation as a primary surface water treatment facility. During the construction of the NESWTF, a SUEZ ozone generation system was installed. The System, consisting of two SUEZ ozone generators, has been in constant service since that time and the Power Supply Units (PSUs) and dielectrics are at the end of their life cycles. The SUEZ ozone generation system is proprietary in nature and as such, the use of other manufacturer supplied equipment would not be compatible, would diminish efficiency, reliability and would void warranty compliances.
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to sign a sole source agreement on behalf of the City with SUEZ, in the amount of $352,800, for the upgrade of the existing ozone generation system at the NESWTF.
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