DATE: August 6, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: PURCHASE ORDER FOR AIR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENTS AT SAN LUIS REY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order to Haringa Compressor Inc., in the amount of $106,902, for four air compressors; and authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the purchase order.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Water Utilities Department’s San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility currently has four air compressors that are more than 20 years old and at the end of their useful life span. They need to be replaced. Operation of the compressors are critical to meet both discharge and air quality permit requirements. All four existing compressors will be replaced and any existing compressors in fair condition will be kept as spare units.
Staff secured three quotes for the compressors and Haringa Compressor Inc. was the lowest at $106,902 which includes tax ($7,948) and freight ($2,610).
Manufacturer Total Cost
Haringa Compressor Inc. $106,902
Ingersoll Rand $124,458
Misco Water $253,306
FISCAL IMPACT
Sewer Service and Flow Fees, in the Sewer Operating Fund and Fixed Asset Replacement Fund are the funding sources for this purchase. The cost for the four compressors including taxes and shipping is $106,902, and will be charged to the SLR Major Plant Improvements account 909125500722.5704.10600. This account has an available balance of $403,224; therefore, sufficient funds are available.
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utilities Commission approved staff’s recommendation at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 15, 2025.
CITY ATTORNEY’S ANALYSIS
The referenced documents have been reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form.
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Prepared by: Rudy Guzman, Water Utilities Division Manager
Approved by: Michael Gossman, Assistant City Manager
Submitted by: Jonathan Borrego, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Haringa Compressors Quote
3. Ingersoll Rand Quote
4. Misco Water Quote