DATE: June 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: PURCHASE ORDER TO ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT EMERGENCY BYPASS PUMPS
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order to Rockwell Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $337,563 which includes a 15% contingency, for the purchase of two emergency bypass pumps for the Water Utilities Department; and authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the purchase order.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Water Utilities staff is responsible for maintaining the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities. Emergency bypass pumps are used by staff to dewater and transfer raw sewage during emergency events. The existing pumps have been in use for more than a decade and are a vital part of the operational process. Due to the age of the equipment they are no longer able to meet new stringent Air Pollution Control District (APCD) emission standards.
The existing emergency bypass pumps have exceeded their useful life and need to be replaced due to age and overall annual maintenance costs. Many parts on these emergency bypass pumps are no longer available, making it increasingly difficult to service the pumps. Due to the overall age of the pumps the obsolete emission equipment is no longer able to meet new stringent APCD emission standards. Staff is recommending replacing the existing emergency bypass pumps with equipment from Rockwell Solutions, Inc.
Staff secured three quotes for two emergency bypass pumps and Rockwell Solutions, Inc. had the lowest quote at $293,533, which includes tax and freight.
Manufacturer
Total Cost
Rockwell Solutions, Inc.
$293,533
Owens Pump & Equipment
$322,389
Arrowhead Pump & Supply
$344,998
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for the pumps including tax, estimated freight and a 15% contingency is $337,563. The purchase order amount will be charged to th...
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