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Emergency purchase with Guardian Equipment, Inc. for the removal and replacement of the chemical feed systems and the purchase of two 12,000-gallon Sodium hypochlorite tanks with related safety gear at the Keller Regional Treatment Facility.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the County Administrator of the emergency purchase with Guardian Equipment, Inc. for the removal and replacement of the chemical feed systems and the purchase of two 12,000-gallon Sodium hypochlorite tanks with related safety gear at the Keller Regional Treatment Facility (RTF).
• This purchase is for emergency removal and replacement of the chemical feed systems and the purchase of two 12,000-gallon Sodium hypochlorite tanks with related safety gear at the Keller RTF.
• The current system is leaking, and tanks are failing.
• This emergency purchase is for the not to exceed the amount of $224,562.00.
• Funding is available under Water Facilities Upgrades, Renewal, and Replacement Project 003767A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of $328,000.
Contract No. 25-0216-E in the amount of $ 224,562.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of County services and support.
Summary:
This Emergency purchase for the removal and replacement of the chemical feed systems and the purchase of two 12,000-gallon Sodium hypochlorite tanks with related safety gear at the Keller Regional Treatment Facility will minimize the possibility of a chemical spill/leak.
Background/Explanation:
The Utilities Department is requesting this emergency purchase to minimize the possibility of a chemical spill/leak.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure not to exceed $224,562.00
Funding is available under Water Facilities Upgrades, Renewal, and Replacement Project 003767A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of $328,000.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this emergency purchase is granted under Code Section 2-181.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Emergency Memo
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