AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Meeting Date: May 24, 2010
From: Mike Thornton, Purchasing Manager
Subject: Purchase request 42391 to the Sanders Company, Inc. to purchase a Variable Frequency Drive for the Environmental Services Department
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of purchase request 42391 to the Sanders Company, Inc. for $25,371.00 to purchase and install a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for High Speed Service Pump 3 located at the Main Water Treatment Plant.
Analysis:
The purpose of this purchase is to replace an existing and aging Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) at the Main Water Treatment Plant. Due to its age, the existing VFD is no longer repairable. Purchase and installation of the new VFD will allow the City to remain in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies.
The VFD is proprietary to Danross Inc. of Milwaukee, WI through which the Sanders Company, Inc. is the manufacturer’s exclusive representative for its VFD’s in the State of Florida. The price quotation from Sanders and the sole source letter from the manufacturer have been attached for your review.
Options:
1. Approve the purchase from Sanders Company, Inc; or
2. Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in the account listed below for plant and storage projects.
Submission Date and Time: 5/21/2010 6:00 PM____
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Department: Environmental Services Prepared by: Terry Pollard_____ Attachments: Yes__X__ No ______ Advertised: ____Not Required __X____ Dates: __________________________ Attorney Review : Yes___ No ____
_________________________________ Revised 6/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________
Finance Dept. __________________
Deputy C.M. ___________________ Submitted by: City Manager ___________________ |
Account No. 043-3099-533.64-10___
Project No. _430006_____________
WF No. ____WF00665840/001____
Budget ____$25,371.00__________
Available ___$25,371.00__________ |