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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Houston, Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: January 9, 2018
SUBJECT:
Authorization to purchase two six inch portable trailer mounted diesel pumps for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Director of Purchasing to purchase two six inch portable trailer mounted diesel pumps for the Water and Sewer Maintenance.
The pumps are used to alleviate flooding during major rainfall and snow melt events. The pumps are also needed to temporarily pump sanitary sewage in the event of a pump station or sanitary sewer failure and during planned maintenance activities.
BACKGROUND:
Historically the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division has had six 6" pumps. In 2017, two of the six inch pumps were deemed inoperable by the City's Fleet Management Division and were disposed of.
On November 14, 2017 the Finance Committee granted authorization to advertise for the replacement of the two 6" pumps. On December 6th, 2017 the Interim Director of Purchasing received and opened three quotes for the said pumps. Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. was deemed the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $82,770.20. Technology International, Inc. was deemed none responsive, since their proposal did not meet the minimum requirements per the bid proposal.
DISCUSSION:
Funding for this purchase if provided for in the 2018 budget within account no. 510-4063-511-63-41 (Water and Sewer Fund).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This purchase is needed in order to provide safe and reliable sanitary service and stormwater management for the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please consider recommending adoption of the attached resolution.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase two ...
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