SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to Barney’s Pumps, Inc of Lakeland, FL, for the purchase of Aurora and Homa pumps, parts, and maintenance/ repair services, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 with the option for two, one-year extensions, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive purchases (impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Aurora centrifugal pumps are used at the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant #1 (RO1) to boost pressure to the RO treatment system and distribute treated drinking water throughout the City. Homa submersible pumps are used at the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant #2 (RO2) to move filtered backwash waste to sanitary sewer. These pumps are critical components of the overall treatment system that produces the City’s drinking water.
Replacement of existing pumps with other manufacturers equipment would require re-engineering and modification to existing piping, fittings and electrical systems.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds are available in Public Utilities operating cost centers 550400 Operating Supplies & Materials to cover the cost of the contract for FY22.
Funding for future fiscal years (FY23 through FY25) will be requested within contract calendar and spending limits.