ADMINISTRATION- Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works
Title
AWARD CONTRACT FOR UPGRADES TO LIFT STATION NO. 10 TO ELECTRIC PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,135.00
Background
Staff has been in the process of upgrading our older lift stations as the pumps and motors wear out. We have been looking for a new style of pump that is better able to handle ‘flushables’ that have been cause a lot of clogging and other problems in recent years.
After researching all manufacturers’ newest products we determined that only the Flygt N style submersible pump provided the combination of material cutting and clog free operation that we are looking for. This pump includes a hard iron impeller and the company provides a two-year clog free guarantee on their products. No other manufacturers were able to provide a competitive bid that met the equivalent specifications.
The local distributor for this product is Electric Pump. They have provided bids for replacement of the submersible pumps at a cost of $36,885.00 and a separate bid of $26,250.00 for the replacement of the associated piping and guide rail assemblies. Applicable taxes would need to be added to these bid prices.
Funds for upgrades to several lift stations were included in the 2018 Capital Improvement budget.
Recommendation
By motion, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to award contract to Electric Pump for upgrades to Lift Station No. 10 in the amount of $63,135.00 plus applicable taxes.