Title
Purchase Replacement Actuators for 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (Ordinance S-45856)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase three replacement actuators for the Water Services Department (WSD) to be used for blowers at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract amount will not exceed $56,775.
Report
Summary
REXA brand actuators are critical for controlling the guide vanes on blowers at WWTPs to maintain constant intake air pressure. The three existing actuators have been reliable; however, they are approximately 15 years old and their constant movement causes parts such as circuit boards, gear pumps, motor and seals to deteriorate. It is important that the actuators are operating properly to conserve energy and control blower pressures. Without constant intake air pressure from the blowers, the 91st Avenue WWTP will lose the ability to process or treat raw sewage. Due to the importance, cost, age and the unavailability of replacement parts, it is recommended to procure new actuators rather than rebuild the existing units.
Procurement Information
A Request for Quotes (RFQ) was conducted in accordance with Phoenix City Code 43-11.D and 43-40. The RFQ was sent to three vendors and three responses were received.
#1 - Industrial Automation Services: $56,775.00
#2 - Alb Piping Products & Services: $65,500.00
#3 - Core & Main: $77,800.02
The procurement officer recommends the offer from Industrial Automation Services be accepted as the best value and most advantageous to the City.
Contract Term
This is a one-time purchase.
Financial Impact
One-time purchase in the amount of $56,775.
Location
91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.