Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Variable Frequency Drives
History
In an effort to reduce stress on mechanical equipment Centennial Park Aquatic Center staff is recommending the installation of Variable Frequency Drives on the Lazy river filtration pump and the Activity Pool filtration pump. The purpose of a VFD is to slow the pump speeds down before an immediate stop. Pumps spin at approximately seventeen (17) hundred rpm’s and the immediate stop causes unnecessary stress and wear on the equipment.
Staff received quotes from our pool mechanical vendors. Halogen Supply Company submitted quotes for the two (2) Variable Frequency drives at a total of $9160.00. Thomas Pump Company Inc. submitted quotes for the units at $8648. Staff has submitted paperwork to Com-Ed for a rebate in the event that the drives gain board approval. If received, the rebate for the smaller twenty five (25) horse power unit is estimated to be between $1,500-$3,500 dollars. The estimated rebate for the larger forty horse power unit is estimated to be between $2,400-$4,800 dollars.
Information will be availabe on what the actual rebates will be within the next four to six weeks.
On September 18, 2017, this item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval, and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in Pool Account # 283-4005-460180
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the quote from Thomas Pump Company Inc. of Aurora IL, in the amount not to exceed $8,648 for the purchase, start up programing and employee training of variable Frequency Drives.