Title
Spring Creek Lift Station Pump #2 Replacement - Proposal/Payment
History
The Spring Creek Lift Station utilizes two submersible pumps to provide sanitary service for the Spring Creek Subdivision and surrounding area. On October 10, 2011, Pump #2 failed. The 24 horsepower pump, in service since 2004, was sent to Gasvoda & Associates, Inc., of Calumet City, Illinois (the authorized service representative), for evaluation. Upon inspection, it was found that repair would not be cost effective. The failed pump is no longer available and has been replaced by a more energy efficient 20 horsepower model. The cost of the new pump is $9,536.
Due to the time delay in obtaining the new pump and the importance of having two functional pumps at the station, the replacement was ordered immediately.
On November 21, 2011, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2011, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
This is a non-budgeted emergency repair. There is a Board approved Contingency Fund (Account #031-6001-433.84-95) for this type of work. Funds in the amount of $9,536 will need to be transferred from this account to the Machinery and Equipment Parts Account #031-6003-433.61-70.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the transfer of $9,536 from the Contingency Account to the Machinery and Equipment Parts Account;
And
Approve payment to Gasvoda & Associates, Inc., of Calumet City, Illinois, for the purchase of a 20 horsepower replacement pump for the Spring Creek Lift Station in an amount not to exceed $9,536.