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WPCA authorizes up to $40,865 to replace failed pump at Broadridge Pump Station
Summary
The WPCA approved authorization for up to $40,865 from capital outlay contingency and a bid waiver to replace a failed pump at the Broadridge Pump Station, after staff said one of three main pumps failed and identical replacement was recommended to avoid costly retrofits.
The Water Pollution Control Authority authorized use of up to $40,865 from account 389386641 (capital outlay contingency) and approved a bid waiver to purchase a replacement pump for the Broadridge Pump Station. Board members moved, amended the motion to approve "up to $40,865" to allow for a potentially lower third quote, and approved the amended motion by voice vote.
Mister Hyde described the problem: "1 of the 3 main pumps at Broadridge Pump Station has failed. This is a pump and requires replacement of the same brand pump to avoid costly reworking of the electronics and fittings." He said he solicited quotes from three distributors for the same brand (transcript spells the brand multiple ways) and recommended proceeding based on the lowest quote received; he asked the board to authorize up to $40,865 to permit purchase without returning for another vote if a lower third quote arrives.
The amended motion also authorized the mayor to execute a bid waiver to purchase from REM Industries if appropriate; the board approved the motion. The motion record and procurement paperwork should be reviewed for exact vendor names and quote amounts, as the transcript contains inconsistent spellings for brand and vendor names.
