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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 02 10 Consent 300 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Filter Press RefurbishmentCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | FEBRUARY 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Filter Press Refurbishment SUMMARY The Utility Department is requesting City Commission approve the expense to rebuild the belt filter press, Model TP17.93s using Charter Machine Company. The Utility Department is seeking permission from the Commission to allow the formal bid procedure to be waived in the best interest of the City due to this very specialized piece of equipment. The belt filter press was originally purchased from Charter Machine Company, and they are the most qualified vendor to perform this refurbishment. The belt filter press, which is trailer mounted, is used at the City’s wastewater treatment plants to remove water from liquid wastewater residuals and produce a non-liquid material referred to as “cake.” Dewatering wastewater solids reduces the volume of residuals, improves operation, and reduces costs for subsequent storage, processing, transfer, end use, or disposal of biosolids. The City currently owns one belt filter press which is transported from the East to West wastewater treatment plant on an as needed basis. Charter Machine Company has provided the scope of work for this belt filter press refurbishment to include shipment to their factory in New Jersey to perform the rebuild. The belt filter press will be dismantled and all rollers (gravity and press sections) except for drive rolls will be removed and replaced, all drive rolls to be recoated, all rollers to have new bearings, seals and recoated housings, wash tubes shall be rebuilt with new nozzles, gaskets, seals, perforated roller shall be replaced with a new one, new set of belts, side seals, scraper blades, gravity box seals, and evaluation of repairs needed for the breaker control panel. The belt filter press is vital to the maintenance of the Wastewater plant operations and the optimization of biosolids management. This refurbishment will ensure the longevity of the belt filter press and increase its functionality and performance. FUNDING SOURCE Total refurbishment up to $298,210 will be funded via a line code transfer from Construction in Progress GL# 410-36-3600-560650 within the FY25 budget which has been re-prioritized based on timing and need. 5 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission approve the scope of work and to waive the formal bid process for the refurbishment of the belt filter press and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order to Charter Machine Company in the amount of $271,100 plus a 10% contingency due to the unknown breaker control panel status and possible additional repair or replacement cost, for a total of $298,210. Additionally, staff requests authorization for the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any and all applicable contract documents consistent with this Agenda item. 6 Dewatering Equipment Machines Division A GEC Subsidiary 55 Wester Ave. Metuchen N.J. 08840 (732) 548-4400 Fax: (732) 494-4596 WWW.CHARTERMACHINE.COM DATE: January 3, 2025 TO: Todd Petrie Veolia North America PROPOSAL: Charter Machine Company (CMC) Proposal No – 250103-C2 PROJECT: Winter Spring FL Trailer Rebuild SUBJECT: Belt Filter Press Rebuild Proposal (Full Factory Rebuild with Charter labor to give 15+ years of reliable service) Item 1 One (1) Rebuild of Charter Machine Company Belt Filter Press, Model TP17.93s with a 1.7 meter total belt width. The existing belt filter press which is trailer mounted is to be shipped back to the NJ Charter factory for the rebuild. The press shall be power washed and cleaned by owner or contractor PRIOR to being shipped. The press will be dismantled as needed for replacement of New parts. The following is a scope of work to be completed at the Charter facility. - All rollers in press (gravity and press sections) except for drive rolls will be removed and replaced with new industry standard nylon coated rollers. NOTE: Charter Machine does not recommend SS clad rollers due to longevity issues associated with the stress cracks from the SS flexing during operation and then water intrusion under the cladding destroys the rollers from the inside out and not noticeable until they break. Charter uses a hot dip nylon process that is the industry standard for roller coatings and should last easily over 10+ years unless there is a very abrasive dewatering material like sand or lime. - All drive rolls to be recoated with buna N rubber. - All rollers to have new bearings, seals and recoated housings. - Wash tubes shall be rebuilt with new nozzles, gaskets, seals. 7 Page 2 - Perforated roller shall be replaced with a new one. - New set of belts, side seals, scraper blades, gravity box seals. - **Repair of damaged control panel. NOTE: There is $5,000 included in the costing to cover the wire damage and evaluation of the control panel. However, the reason for the wires burning is probably from a short in one or both of the discharge conveyor motors. The motors will have to be checked for damage and figure out if new wires need to be pulled and motors need to be replaced. Charter will perform a full check out and give a report to the city before performing any other work above the wire fix in the panel. Any additional repairs/replacements shall be quote at an adder of time and materials. The press will be rebuilt to a fully working condition and will include all warrantees the same as a new press for only the components that were replaced by Charter. During the rebuild, Charter will be allowed to replace components that are no longer available and/or are not rebuildable with new versions to maintain and/or increase functionality and performance. Charter has not inspected this unit prior to this quote so if there are any frame issues that need to be fixed, they will be quoted separately during the rebuild. Charter Machine Company will supply the above parts in approximately 10 to 14 weeks after acceptance of a purchase order. The owner and/or Contractor shall be responsible for unloading any and all shipments. Charter Machine Company shall furnish all labor (dependent on factory load for employee availability), tools and materials necessary to disassemble the equipment and install all new components listed above to completion and ready for operation. Charter Machine Company shall be responsible for coordinating all improvements with the owner. Final Information and Pricing for Factory Rebuild. We propose to furnish the above described equipment for the Total Lot Net Selling Price of $ 263,000.00 U.S.D. , F.O.B. shipping point, with full truck freight allowed back to the owner in FL. ******************************************************************************************************* 8 Page 3 Gearbox option Item 2 One (1) New Gearbox and Drive Motor for Charter Machine Company Belt Filter Press, Model TP17.93s with a 1.7 meter total belt width. Same price for gravity section and pressure section drives installed at NJ factory. Final Pricing Information for One (1) Gearbox/Motor Assembly. We propose to furnish the above described equipment for the Total Lot Net Selling Price of $ 8,100.00 each U.S.D. , for install at NJ factory only. ******************************************************************************************************* Additional service may be requested at a rate of $175 per hour, plus all travel and living expenses. Please Note: Except as otherwise noted herein, the following are not included in our offering: Local, state or federal taxes, permits, or other fees, anchor bolts, wiring, new conduit or plumbing between items, local motor disconnects or lockouts, polymer for startup or operation, platforms, walkways, or handrails. Warranty: Our equipment components shall be warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of eighteen (18) months after delivery or twelve (12) months after start-up, whichever comes first except where noted above. This warranty is based upon compliance with Charter Machine Company’s handling, storage, installation, startup, operating and maintenance procedures. Our standard payment terms are as follows: 50% - upon receipt of purchase order, Net 15 days 40% - upon delivery and before work begins, Net 15 days 10% - upon return delivery, Net 15 days Other terms and conditions apply per the attached sheet. Late payments shall be subject to a 1.5% per month finance charge. Early shipments of embedded metal work can possibly be made however there will be an additional charge of the lowest ground freight rate available to the purchaser. Early shipments and partial shipments will be invoiced as shipped on a prorated basis to be determined by CMC. Unless otherwise specified this proposal is offered for acceptance for (120) one hundred twenty days and is subject to review thereafter. Delays in shipments caused by slow 9 Page 4 return of submittals or other delays caused by the contractor, owner, owner’s agents or engineer may result in additional charges of 1% per month. Submittal Schedule (if required): Approval submittals for the electrical control panel can be forwarded approximately 4-6 weeks after our receipt and acceptance of your purchase order with a scope and description of the control panel. Delivery Schedule: Shipment of the equipment and/or parts can be made approximately 10-12 weeks after our receipt of approval and your release to manufacture (depending on factory load and man power scheduling). These lead times are based upon typical Engineering and Shop loading, which may vary to some degree. Offering Basis: Please note that our offering, as described herein, is based upon Charter Machine’s standard model. Should the contents of any addenda (or other applicable documents) have an effect on our offering, we must reserve the right to modify that offering (and pricing) accordingly. We request your assistance in keeping us abreast of all changes to the contract documents. We wish you success on this project and look forward to the opportunity of working with you. Very truly yours, Charter Machine Company Christopher Boyd Director Of Sales 732-425-7489 ChrisB@CharterMachine.com Purchase order issuer acknowledges that they have read and understood the Charter Machine scope of supply listed in this quote. Any changes need to be clarified before a purchase order is verified. X__________________________ (sign) __________________(print) ______ (date) 10 Page 5 11 Page 6 12 Page 7 13 Page 8 14 GSM Engineered Fabrics LLC2015 Gateway Park CourtKingsport TN 37663United States(423) 348-0954 Quote #QUO4023 11/4/2024 Quotes are valid for 30 days. Major credit cards accepted with a 4% transaction fee. This order is subject to and shall be governed exclusively by GSM's Standard Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed by contacting sales@gsmfiltration.com. 1 of 2 Terms Net 30 Notes Mobile Belt Press RefurbishmentLead Time Pending on receipt of order Incoterm FOB Location Customer's Site Sales Rep Eric Helin Email eric@gsmfiltration.com Shipping Best Way Bill To Ship To Winter Springs, FL14055 Riveredge DriveSuite 240Tampa FL 33637United States Winter Springs, FL. - Plant #11000 Casselberry Lane1000 West State Road 434Winter Springs FL 32708United States Item Quantity Rate Amount Mobilization cost associated with transporting dewatering equipment from customers site to GSM service center in Kingsport, Tn. and back to customers' site. This is only an estimate based on recent quotes and is subject to change depending on availability and fuel cost. 1 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 The following items are only related to components associated with the gravity belt table section of the mobile unit. The gravity wear strips were in good condition and had recently been replaced, the plow chicanes were also in good condition so not needing to be replaced at this time. Refurbishment of the rollers: This would include stripping the existing coatings off the rollers, applying 10ga. stainless-steel cladding to the tension and deflection / idler rollers, along with coating the drive roller with Buna-Nitrile of a shore hardness of 85 or greater. All exposed journal shafts with be coated with belzona for protection.Tension roller stainless-steel cladding = $ 4,032Idler/deflection roller stainless-steel cladding = $ 3,646Drive roller Buna coating = $ 2,536 1 $10,214.00 $10,214.00 Refurbishment of the bearing assemblies which includes journal shaft repairs if needed, stripping and coating of pillow block with rilsan, installing all new internal bearing components and seals along with new stainless-steel fasteners. 6 $946.00 $5,676.00 Rebuild shower pipe assembly. Includes new 2.5mm nozzles, nozzle gaskets, retainers, brushes, valve seal kit.1 $779.00 $779.00 GSM 62-400P - 67" wide by 357" long with heat sealed and doped edges. 8 clips/in.Gravity table beltPart# 050-036-7546 1 $632.00 $632.00 ******* SEW EuroDrive gear unit with motor for the gravity table section. This is just an option, the one currently on the equipment is operating, one can be purchased at a later date. ******* GSM would change out the fluids if elected not to purchase new gear unit. 1 $3,687.00 $3,687.00 The following items are only related to components associated with the BFP tower squeeze section of the mobile unit. Refurbishment of the rollers: This would include stripping the existing coatings off the rollers, applying 10ga. stainless-steel cladding to the rollers, along with coating the drive roller with Buna-Nitrile of a shore hardness of 85 or greater. The exposed shaft journals would be coated with belzona for protection.Includes (2 ea.) doctor rollers, (2 ea.) steering / tracking rollers, (7 ea.) smaller idler or deflection rollers, (6 ea.) tower squeeze section rollers of various sizes cladded with 10 ga. stainless-steel. The drive roller will be covered with Buna Nitrile. Total of 18 rollers. 1 $75,228.00 $75,228.00 15 GSM Engineered Fabrics LLC2015 Gateway Park CourtKingsport TN 37663United States(423) 348-0954 Quote #QUO4023 11/4/2024 Quotes are valid for 30 days. Major credit cards accepted with a 4% transaction fee. This order is subject to and shall be governed exclusively by GSM's Standard Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed by contacting sales@gsmfiltration.com. 2 of 2 Item Quantity Rate Amount Refurbishment of perforated roller, applying new outer skin and support rings.1 $15,729.00 $15,729.00 Refurbishment of the bearing assemblies which includes journal shaft repairs if needed, stripping and coating of pillow block with rilsan, installing all new internal bearing components and seals. New stainless-steel fasteners. 38 $946.00 $35,948.00 Rebuild shower pipe assembly. Includes new 2.5mm nozzles, nozzle gaskets, retainers, brushes, valve seal kit.2 $779.00 $1,558.00 GSM 62-400P - 67" wide by 678.5" long with heat sealed and doped edges. 8 clips/in.Upper and Lower Press BeltsPart# 050-016-7546 2 $1,420.00 $2,840.00 Miscellaneous components showing wear or needing replaced. Tension shaft bushings, UHMW headbox ramp blades, doctor /scraper blades, hydraulic lines, fittings, gauges, regulators, belt breakage switches, belt tracking switches, E-stop switch, 1 $3,049.00 $3,049.00 Electrical control panel repair work of burnt terminal strip.1 $6,448.00 $6,448.00 ******* SEW EuroDrive gear unit with motor for the belt press. This is just an option, the one currently on the equipment is operating, one can be purchased at a later date. ******* 1 $4,280.00 $4,280.00 Service Job with Labor 1 $24,640.00  Subtotal $199,208.00  Tax Total $13,944.56  Total $213,152.56 16 QUOTATION Customer: 136557 Veolia Water North America 2301 Regional Water Lane TAMPA FL 33619 Contact: Fax: Todd Petrie Copy to: Your inquiry:VIA EMAIL Our quote no:21161338 Supplier:Andritz Separation Inc. Contact: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Stormi L Abbott +1 817 375 4444 stormi.abbott@andritz.com Date:01/17/2025 Sales Responsible: MR. LUKE MARKERT Page 1 of 7 Dear Todd Petrie, We thank you for your inquiry and are pleased to quote as follows: 1.Scope of supply Should you choose to place an order, please provide the following information: 1. Shipping Address for Delivery 2. Billing Address for Invoice 3. Shipping Terms: If a specific carrier is preferred, please list as FCA, Origin Collect with preferred carrier. Otherwise, list as FCA, Origin Prepaid & Add. 4. Reference this quote number. Freight is excluded. Delivery of product(s) to be determined from receipt of approved purchase order and any clarifications. **ANDRITZ HAS A $250 USD MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT** Please note currency is in US Dollars Andritz Inc Standard Terms & Conditions apply Returned goods require pre approval and are subject to restocking and inspection fees. Item Product ID No.S/W*Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 10 CHARTER BELT PRESS & GBT 129999901 1 PC 321,190.00 321,190.00 REFURBISHMENT QUOTE ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 17 Our quote no:21161338 Page 2 of 7 Item Product ID No.S/W*Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount ANDRITZ Separation will provide the components and labor listed in the quote to refurbish the Trailer mounted 1.5M Belt Press & GBT Refurbished Parts: Rollers: 18 Belt Press and 4 GBT rollers Belt Press and GBT rollers will be stripped, and recoated drive roller will be Buna N rubber coated all other rollers 10 ga. Stainless Steel Cladded Belt Press perforated roller will be cleaned and repaired new perforated skin and end plates Belt Press and GBT refurbished bearing housings strip and recoat New Parts: New bearing housing internal components bearings, seals, and 316 stainless steel hardware for the Belt Press and GBT rollers New spray bar nozzle, gaskets, retaining rings, and seal kits for the Belt Press and GBT New UHMWPE doctor blades for the discharge end of press Belt Press New UHMWPE headbox strip for Belt Press Electrical switches no cake, belt misalignment, belt breakage and emergency trip cord switch for the Belt Press ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 18 Our quote no:21161338 Page 3 of 7 Item Product ID No.S/W*Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Filter Belts for the Belt Press Site Work: Labor & Expenses for 2 technician’s working through the weekends 12 hr. shifts to remove and install new/reconditioned parts listed above. One visit to remove parts to be refurbished and one visit to install refurbished and new parts. Additional time required due to delays outside of ANDRITZ control or request for additional work will be charged per the attached service rate sheet Not in Scope: Customer will be responsible for loading and unloading the delivery trucks. Customer will be responsible for power washing and cleaning of the equipment prior to work. Customer will be responsible for disconnecting (and reconnection) of all utilities such as sludge line, water and electrical service Customer will be responsible for removal of any walkways or handrails Option: Belt Drive SEW Eurodrive motor and gearbox for the Belt Press and GBT Price $4,096.00 each ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 19 Our quote no:21161338 Page 4 of 7 Item Product ID No.S/W*Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount ________________________________________ Items total 321,190.00 Total Amount USD 321,190.00 * S = Spare Parts, W = Wear Parts Technical contact: Larry Conley /Phone: +1 817 239 5688 / larry.conley@andritz.com Terms and Conditions 2 .Delivery Time: after receipt of order and any clarifications. 3 .Terms of delivery: Our terms of delivery are FCA ORIGIN PREPAID & ADD, according to INCOTERMS 2020. 4 .Terms of Payment: Within 30 days Due net (1% default interest per month for delayed payment). 5 .Validity of quotation: This quotation is valid to 02/16/2025. Other Terms: 6 .********** COVID-19 pandemic delays, disrupts, or prevents Andritz’s performance, or increases shipping or freight costs, Andritz shall be entitled to change order containing an appropriate adjustment in the contract price and/or delivery schedule. Furthermore, in the event that developments related to the pandemic, whether initiated prior to or after the date of this proposal, quotation, or order, including but not limited to travel advisories, steps taken to protect the health and safety of employees, Government orders, and temporary facility shutdowns, increase the cost or time for delivery, Andritz shall be entitled to adjust the price and delivery dates herein to reflect these impacts. Andritz’s delivery date and prices (including freight) are estimates only based on Andritz’s standard delivery dates and prices and do not account for the present and future ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 20 Our quote no:21161338 Page 5 of 7 schedule impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nothing in this proposal, quotation, or order, or any contract based hereon, shall be construed as a waiver of these rights. ********** The crisis in Russia/Ukraine is impacting the complete global supply chain, including but not limited to, raw material shortages, extended delivery times, unavailability/restricted availability of transport as well as unforeseeable price increases. The Parties therefore agree that the price and delivery times in this order confirmation are indicative only. In case the crisis leads to any impacts on the delivery time or to a price increase of more than 5% of the order value after the date of the order confirmation, we reserve our right to adapt the prices and/or the delivery times accordingly. Nothing in this order confirmation can be construed as a waiver of such right. Of course, we will stay in close contact with you, being stipulated that we are doing our best effort to overcome this significant cost pressure and hurdles in the supply chain. ********** TERMS APPLICABLE This quotation or acknowledgement and Seller's sale of Products and /or provision of Services described in Buyer's purchase order issued in whole or in part in response to this quotation or in response to which this acknowledgement is issued are expressly limited to and expressly made conditional on, Buyer's acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of Sale and/or Service listed below, which are the exclusive terms and conditions upon which Andritz Separation Inc. or the applicable Andritz entity supplying the same ("Seller") will accept a purchase order for the sale of new, used and refurbished products, equipment, parts and/or the provision of services ("Products" and "Services"). These Terms and Conditions of Sale and/or Service control, supersede and replace any and all other additional and/or different terms and conditions of Buyer, and Seller hereby objects to and rejects all such terms and conditions of Buyer without further notification, except to the extent Seller expressly agrees to such conditions in writing. Seller's commencement of work under the Purchase Order or Buyer's acceptance of delivery of or payment for any Products or Services covered by this Agreement, in whole or in part, shall be deemed Buyer's agreement to the foregoing. The term "this Agreement" as used herein means this quotation or acknowledgment or Buyer's purchase order, together with any attachment thereto, any documents expressly incorporated by reference (but excluding any Buyer terms and conditions attached thereto or incorporated therein by reference), and these Terms and Conditions of Sale and/or Service. 7 .DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE Delivery or performance dates are good faith estimates and do not mean that "time is of the essence." Buyer's failure to promptly make advance or interim payments, supply technical information, drawings and approvals will result in a commensurate delay in delivery or performance. Installation of any Product shall not be Seller's responsibility unless specifically provided for in this Agreement. Upon and after delivery, risk of loss or damage to the Products shall be Buyer's. Delivery of the Products hereunder will be made on the terms agreed to by the parties as set forth in this Agreement, according to INCOTERMS 2010. 8 .WARRANTY (a) Products Warranty. (i) New Equipment Warranty. In the case of the purchase of new equipment the Seller warrants to Buyer that the new equipment manufactured by it will be delivered free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall commence upon delivery of the new equipment to Buyer and shall expire on the earlier to occur of 12 months from initial operation of the new equipment and 18 months from delivery thereof (the "Warranty Period"). (ii) Parts and Used or Reconditioned Machinery or Equipment Warranty. In the case of parts or used or reconditioned machinery or equipment, and unless otherwise indicated, Seller warrants to Buyer that the parts or the used or reconditioned machinery or equipment manufactured by it will be delivered free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall commence upon delivery of the parts or the used or reconditioned machinery or equipment to the buyer and shall expire 6 months from delivery thereof (the "Warranty Period"). (iii) If during the Warranty Period Buyer discovers a defect in material or workmanship of a Product and gives Seller written notice thereof within 10 days of such discovery, Seller will, at its option, either deliver to Buyer, on the same terms as the original delivery was made, according to INCOTERMS 2010, a replacement part or repair the defect in place. Any repair or replacement part furnished pursuant to this warranty are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one period of 12 months from completion of such repair or replacement, with no further extension. Seller will have no warranty obligations for the Products under this Paragraph 3(a): (i) if the Products have not been stored, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with generally approved industry practice and with Seller's specific written instructions; (ii) if the Products are used in connection with any mixture or substance or operating condition other than that for which they were designed; (iii) if Buyer fails to give Seller such written 10 day notice; (iv) if the Products are repaired by someone other than Seller or have been intentionally or accidentally damaged; (v) for corrosion, erosion, ordinary wear and tear or in respect of any parts which by their nature are exposed to severe wear and tear or are considered expendable; or (vi) for expenses incurred for work in connection with the removal of the defective articles and reinstallation following repair or replacement. (b) Services Warranty. Seller warrants to Buyer that the Services performed will be free from defects in workmanship and will conform to any mutually agreed upon specifications. If any failure to meet this warranty appears within 12 months from the date of completion of the Services, on the condition that Seller be promptly notified in writing thereof, Seller as its sole obligation for breach of this warranty will correct the failure by re-performing any defective portion of the Services furnished. Seller does not warrant the accuracy of, or performance results of, any conclusions or recommendations provided, nor that any desired objective will result from the Service provided and Seller shall not be liable for any loss of use or any production losses whatsoever. c) Seller further warrants to Buyer that at delivery, the Products manufactured by it will be free of any liens or encumbrances. If there are any such liens or encumbrances, Seller will cause them to be discharged promptly after notification from Buyer of their existence. (d) THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SELLER MAKES IN THIS PARAGRAPH 3 ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES IT WILL MAKE. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER STATUTORY, ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN PARTICULAR, THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. (e) The remedies provided in Paragraphs 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c) are Buyer's exclusive remedy for breach of warranty. (f) With respect to any Product or part thereof not manufactured by Seller, Seller shall pass on to Buyer only those warranties made to Seller by the manufacturer of such Product or part which are capable of being so passed on. 9 .LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the following limitations of liability shall apply: (a) In no event, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, shall Seller, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, suppliers or affiliated companies be liable for loss of profits, revenue or business opportunity, loss by reason of shutdown of facilities or inability to operate any facility at full capacity, or cost of obtaining other means for performing the functions performed by the Products, loss of future contracts, claims of customers, cost of money or loss of use of capital, in each case whether or not foreseeable, or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any nature resulting from, arising out of or connected with the Products, Services, or this Agreement or from the performance or breach hereof. (b) The aggregate liability of Seller, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, suppliers or affiliated companies, for all claims of any kind for any loss, damage, or expense resulting from, arising out of or connected with the Products, Services or this Agreement or from the performance or breach hereof, together with the cost of performing make good obligations to pass performance tests, if applicable, shall in no event exceed the contract price. (c) The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth in this Paragraph 4 shall take precedence over any other provision of this Agreement and shall apply whether the claim of liability is based on contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, indemnity, or otherwise. The remedies provided in this Agreement are Buyer's exclusive remedies. (d) All liability of Seller, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, suppliers or affiliated companies, resulting from, arising out of or connected with the Products, Services or this Agreement or from the performance or breach hereof shall terminate on the third anniversary of the date of this Agreement. (e) In no event shall Seller be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from its failure to discover or repair latent defects or defects inherent in the design of goods serviced (unless such discovery or repair is normally discoverable by tests expressly specified in the scope of work under this Agreement) or caused by the use of goods by the Buyer against the advice of Seller. If Seller furnishes Buyer with advice or assistance concerning any products or systems that is not required pursuant to this Agreement, the furnishing of such advice or assistance will not subject Seller to any liability whether in contract, indemnity, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise. ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 21 Our quote no:21161338 Page 6 of 7 10 .CHANGES, DELETIONS AND EXTRA WORK Seller will not make changes in the Products unless Buyer and Seller have executed a written Change Order for such change. Buyer, without invalidating this Agreement, may make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from the general scope of the Services by written Change Order. Any such Change Order will include an appropriate adjustment to the contract price and delivery schedule. If the change impairs Seller's ability to satisfy any of its obligations to Buyer, the Change Order will include appropriate modifications to this Agreement. Seller shall be entitled to a Change Order adjusting the contract price, delivery schedule and/or any affected obligations of Seller if after the date of this Agreement a change in applicable law should require a change in the Products or Services or in the event and to the extent that an act or omission of Buyer, or any error or change in Buyer-provided information, affects the Seller's performance hereunder. 11 .TAXES Seller's prices do not include any sales, use, excise or other taxes. In addition to the price specified herein, the amount of any present or future sales, use, excise or other tax applicable to the sale or use of the Products or Services shall be billed to and paid by Buyer unless Buyer provides to Seller a tax-exemption certificate acceptable to the relevant taxing authorities. 12 .SECURITY INTEREST Seller shall retain a purchase money security interest and Buyer hereby grants Seller a lien upon and security interest in the Products until all payments hereunder have been made in full. Buyer acknowledges that Seller may file a financing statement or comparable document as required by applicable law and may take all other action it deems reasonably necessary to perfect and maintain such security interest in Seller and to protect Seller's interest in the Products. 13 .SET OFF Neither Buyer nor any of its affiliates shall have any right to set off claims against Seller or any of its affiliates for amounts owed under this Agreement or otherwise. 14 .PATENTS Unless the Products or any part thereof are designed to Buyer's specifications and provided the Product or any part thereof is not used in any manner other than as specified or approved by Seller in writing, (i) Seller shall defend against claims made in a suit or proceeding brought against Buyer by an unaffiliated third party that any Product infringes a device claim of a United States or Canadian patent issued as of the effective date of this Agreement and limited to the field of the specific Products provided under this Agreement; provided Seller is notified promptly in writing and given the necessary authority, information and assistance for the defense of such claims; (ii) Seller shall satisfy any judgment (after all appeals) for damages entered against Buyer on such claims so long as such damages are not attributable to willful conduct or sanctioned litigation conduct; and (iii) if such judgment enjoins Buyer from using any Product or a part thereof, then Seller will, at its option: (a) obtain for Buyer the right to continue using such Product or part; (b) eliminate the infringement by replacing or modifying all or part of the Products; or (c) take back such Product or part and refund to Buyer all payments on the purchase price that Seller has received for such Product or part. The foregoing states Seller's entire liability for patent infringement by any Product or part thereof. 15 .SOFTWARE LICENSE, WARRANTY, FEES The following Software Terms and Conditions apply to any embedded or separately packaged software produced by Seller and furnished by Seller hereunder: (a) Seller hereby grants to Buyer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable license to the Software, and any modifications made by Seller thereto only in connection with configuration of the Products and operating system for which the Software is ordered hereunder, and for the end-use purpose stated in the related Seller operating documentation. Buyer agrees that neither it nor any third party shall modify, reverse engineer, decompile or reproduce the Software, except Buyer may create a single copy for backup or archival purposes in accordance with the related Seller operating documentation (the "Copy"). Buyer's license to use the Software and the Copy of such Software shall terminate upon any breach of this Agreement by Buyer. All copies of the Software, including the Copy, are the property of Seller, and all copies for which the license is terminated shall be returned to Seller with written confirmation after termination. (b) Seller warrants that, on the date of shipment of the Software or the Products containing the Software to Buyer: (1) the Software media contain a true and correct copy of the Software and are free from material defects; (2) Seller has the right to grant the license hereunder; and (3) the Software will function substantially in accordance with the related Seller operating documentation. (c) If within 12 months from the date of delivery of the Software or Products containing the Software, Buyer discovers that the Software is not as warranted above and notifies Seller in writing prior to the end of such 12 month period, and if Seller determines that it cannot or will not correct the nonconformity, Buyer's and Buyer's Seller-authorized transferee's exclusive remedies, at Seller's option, are: (1) replacement of the nonconforming Software; or (2) termination of this license and a refund of a pro rata share of the contract price or license fee paid. (d) If any infringement claims are made against Buyer arising out of Buyer's use of the Software in a manner specified by Seller, Seller shall: (i) defend against any claim in a suit or proceeding brought by an unaffiliated third party against Buyer that the Software violates a registered copyright or a confidentiality agreement to which Seller was a party, provided that Seller is notified promptly in writing and given the necessary authority, information and assistance for the defense and settlement of such claims (including the sole authority to select counsel and remove the Software or stop accused infringing usage); (ii) Seller shall satisfy a final judgment (after all appeals) for damages entered against Buyer for such claims, so long as such damages are not attributable to willful conduct or sanctioned litigation conduct; and (iii) if such judgment enjoins Buyer from using the Software, Seller may at its option: (a) obtain for Buyer the right to continue using such Software; (b) eliminate the infringement by replacing or modifying the Software, or (c) take back such Software and refund to Buyer all payments on the purchase price that Seller has received. However, Seller's obligations under this Paragraph shall not apply to the extent that the claim or adverse final judgment relates to: (1) Buyer's running of the Software after being notified to discontinue; (2) non-Seller software, products, data or processes; (3) Buyer's alteration of the Software; (4) Buyer's distribution of the Software to, or its use for the benefit of, any third party; or (5) Buyer's acquisition of confidential information (a) through improper means; (b) under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or (c) from a third party who owed to the party asserting the claim a duty to maintain the secrecy or limit the use of the confidential information. Buyer will reimburse Seller for any costs or damages that result from actions 1 to 5. In Seller's discretion and at Seller's own expense, with regard to any actual or perceived infringement claim related to the Software, Seller may: (i) procure the right to use the Software, (ii) replace the Software with a functional equivalent, an/or (iii) modify the Software. Under (ii) and (iii) above, Buyer shall immediately stop use of the allegedly infringing Software. (e) This warranty set forth in subparagraph (c) above shall only apply when: (1) the Software is not modified by anyone other than Seller or its agents authorized in writing; (2) there is no modification in the Products in which the Software is installed by anyone other than Seller or its agents authorized in writing; (3) the Products are in good operating order and installed in a suitable operating environment; (4) the nonconformity is not caused by Buyer or a third party; (5) Buyer promptly notifies Seller in writing, within the period of time set forth in subparagraph (c) above, of the nonconformity; and (6) all fees for the Software due to Seller have been timely paid. SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF DEALING AND USAGE OF TRADE. (f) Buyer and its successors are limited to the remedies specified in this Paragraph. (g) Any subsequent modifications or enhancements to the Software made by Seller are, at Seller's option, subject to a fee. 16 .SITE RISKS (a) Concealed Conditions. The parties acknowledge and agree that increased costs or schedule extensions due to any concealed conditions at the job site shall be to Buyer's account. Buyer shall hold Seller harmless for increased costs and grant any necessary schedule extensions if any concealed or hazardous conditions are found. (b) Environmental Remediation. Buyer acknowledges that Seller is not an expert in environmental remediation and shall not be directed by change order or otherwise to perform any environmental remediation as part of the Services, including but not limited to asbestos and lead paint removal. If any environmental remediation becomes necessary, Buyer will contract directly with a qualified third party to perform such work. 17 .TERMINATION (a) Buyer may terminate this Agreement upon breach by Seller of a material obligation hereunder and Seller's failure to cure, or to commence a cure of, such breach within a reasonable period of time (but not less than 30 days) following written receipt of notice of the same from Buyer. (b) Buyer may only terminate this Agreement for Buyer's convenience upon written notice to Seller and upon payment to Seller of Seller's termination charges, which shall be specified to Buyer and shall take into account among other things expenses (direct and indirect) incurred and commitments already made by Seller and an appropriate profit; provided, that in no event shall Seller's termination charges be less than 25% of the contract price. (c) Seller shall have the right to suspend and/or terminate its obligations under this Agreement if payment is not received within 30 days of due date. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of Buyer or in the event of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding brought by or against Buyer, Seller shall be entitled to terminate any order outstanding at any time during the period allowed for filing claims against the estate and shall receive reimbursement for its cancellation charges. 18 .CONFIDENTIALITY Buyer acknowledges that the information that Seller submits to Buyer in connection with this Agreement and the performance hereof includes Seller's confidential and proprietary information, both of a technical and commercial nature. Buyer agrees not to disclose such information to third parties without Seller's prior written consent. Seller grants to Buyer a non- exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, non-transferrable license to use Seller's confidential and proprietary information for the purpose of the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the Products that are the subject hereof only. Buyer further agrees not to, and not to permit any third party to, analyze, measure the properties of, or otherwise reverse engineer the Products, fabricate the Products or any parts thereof from Seller's drawings or to use the drawings other than in connection with this Agreement. Buyer will defend and indemnify Seller from any claim, suit or liability based on personal injury (including death) or property damage related to any Product or part thereof which is fabricated by a third party without Seller's prior written consent and from and against related costs, charges and expenses (including attorneys' fees). All copies of Seller's confidential and proprietary information shall remain Seller's property and may be reclaimed by Seller at any time in the event Buyer is in breach of its obligations under this Paragraph. 19 .END USER ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 22 Our quote no:21161338 Page 7 of 7 If Buyer is not the end user of the Products sold hereunder (the "End User"), then Buyer will use its best efforts to obtain the End User's written consent to be bound to Seller by the provisions hereof. If Buyer does not obtain such End User's consent, Buyer shall defend and indemnify Seller and Seller's agents, employees, subcontractors and suppliers from any action, liability, cost, loss, or expense for which Seller would not have been liable or from which Seller would have been indemnified if Buyer had obtained such End User's consent. 20 .FORCE MAJEURE (a) Force Majeure Defined. For the purpose of this Agreement "Force Majeure" will mean all events, whether or not foreseeable, beyond the reasonable control of either party which affect the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts of God, acts or advisories of governmental or quasi-governmental authorities, laws or regulations, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, acts of public enemy, wars, insurrections, riots, epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious disease or other threats to public health, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, severe weather, floods, sabotage, delays in transportation, rejection of main forgings and castings, lack of available shipping by land, sea or air, lack of dock lighterage or loading or unloading facilities, inability to obtain labor or materials from usual sources, serious accidents involving the work of suppliers or sub-suppliers, thefts and explosions. (b) Suspension of Obligations. If either Buyer or Seller is unable to carry out its obligations under this Agreement due to Force Majeure, other than the obligation to make payments due hereunder, and the party affected promptly notifies the other of such delay, then all obligations that are affected by Force Majeure will be suspended or reduced for the period of Force Majeure and for such additional time as is required to resume the performance of its obligations, and the delivery schedule will be adjusted to account for the delay. (c) Option to Terminate. If the period of suspension or reduction of operations will extend for more than four (4) consecutive months or periods of suspension or reduction total more than 6 months in any 12 month period, then either Buyer or Seller may terminate this Agreement. (d) Strikes On-Site. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event a strike, lockout, labor, union or other industrial disturbance at Buyer's site affects, delays, disrupts or prevents Seller's performance of this Agreement, Seller shall be entitled to a Change Order containing an appropriate adjustment in the contract price and delivery schedule. 21 .INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE (a) Indemnification. Seller agrees to defend and indemnify Buyer from and against any third-party claim for bodily injury or damage to tangible property ("Loss") arising in connection with the Products or the Services provided by Seller hereunder, but only to the extent such Loss has been caused by the negligence, willful misconduct or other legal fault ("Fault") of Seller. Buyer shall promptly tender the defense of any such third-party claim to Seller. Seller shall be entitled to control the defense and resolution of such claim, provided that Buyer shall be entitled to be represented in the matter by counsel of its choosing at Buyer's sole expense. Where such Loss results from the Fault of both Seller and Buyer or a third party, then Seller's defense and indemnity obligation shall be limited to the proportion of the Loss that Seller's Fault bears to the total Fault. (b) Insurance. Seller shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate covering claims for bodily injury (including death) and physical property damage arising out of the Products or Services. Seller shall also provide workers' compensation insurance or the like as required by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Services will be performed, and owned and non-owned auto liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Seller will provide a Certificate of Insurance certifying the existence of such coverages upon request. 22 .GENERAL (a) Seller represents that any Products or parts thereof manufactured by Seller will be produced in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to their manufacture and in accordance with Seller's engineering standards. Seller shall not be liable for failure of the Products to comply with any other specifications, standards, laws or regulations. (b) This Agreement shall inure only to the benefit of Buyer and Seller and their respective successors and assigns. Any assignment of this Agreement or any of the rights or obligations hereunder, by either party without the written consent of the other party shall be void. (c) This Agreement contains the entire and only agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings between Buyer and Seller concerning the Products, Services and any prior course of dealings or usage of the trade not expressly incorporated herein. (d) This Agreement may be modified, supplemented,or amended onlyby a writing signed by an authorized representative of Seller. Seller's waiver of any breach by Buyer of any terms of this Agreement must also be in writing and any waiver by Seller or failure by Seller to enforce any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement at any time, shall not affect, limit, or waive Seller's right thereafter to enforce and compel strict compliance with every term and condition hereof. (e) All terms of this Agreement which by their nature should apply after the cancellation, completion or termination of this Agreement shall survive and remain fully enforceable after any cancellation, completion, or termination hereof. (f) (i) If Seller's office is located in the United States, this Agreement and the performance hereof will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Georgia. (ii) If Seller's office is located in Canada, this Agreement and the performance hereof will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Province of New Brunswick. (g) (i) In the circumstances of f(i) above, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach hereof, or to the Products or the Services provided pursuant hereto, shall be definitively settled by arbitration, to the exclusion of courts of law, administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules in force at the time this Agreement is signed and to which the parties declare they will adhere (the "AAA Rules"), and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the party against whom enforcement is sought or having jurisdiction over any of such party's assets. The arbitration shall be conducted in Atlanta, Georgia by a panel of three members, one of whom will be appointed by each of Buyer and Seller and the third of whom will be the chairman of the panel and will be appointed by mutual agreement of the two party appointed arbitrators. All arbitrators must be persons who are not employees, agents, or former employees or agents of either party. In the event of failure of the two party appointed arbitrators to agree within 45 days after submission of the dispute to arbitration upon the appointment of the third arbitrator, the third arbitrator will be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the AAA Rules. In the event that either of Buyer or Seller fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days after submission of the dispute to arbitration, such arbitrator, as well as the third arbitrator, will be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the AAA Rules. (ii) In the circumstances of f(ii) above, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach hereof, or to the Products or the Services provided pursuant hereto, shall be definitively settled under the auspices of the Canadian Commercial Arbitration Centre ("CCAC"), by means of arbitration and to the exclusion of courts of law, in accordance with its General Commercial Arbitration Rules in force at the time the Agreement is signed and to which the parties declare they will adhere (the "CCAC Rules"), and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the party against whom enforcement is sought or having jurisdiction over any of such party's assets. The arbitration shall be conducted in Saint John, New Brunswick by a panel of three arbitrators, one of whom will be appointed by each of Buyer and Seller and the third of whom will be the chairman of the arbitral tribunal and will be appointed by mutual agreement of the two party-appointed arbitrators. All arbitrators must be persons who are not employees, agents, or former employees or agents of either party. In the event of failure of the two party-appointed arbitrators to agree within 45 days after submission of the dispute to arbitration upon the appointment of the third arbitrator, the third arbitrator will be appointed by the CCAC in accordance with the CCAC Rules. In the event that either of Buyer or Seller fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days after submission of the dispute to arbitration, such arbitrator, as well as the third arbitrator, will be appointed by the CCAC in accordance with the CCAC Rules. (h) In the event this Agreement pertains to the sale of any goods outside the United States or Canada, the parties agree that the United Nations Convention for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. (i)The parties hereto have required that this Agreement be drawn up in English. Les parties aux présentes ont exigé que la présente convention soit rédigée en anglais. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information. Yours sincerely Andritz Separation Inc. Date/ SignatureAknowledgement of order ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Remit to:Wire instructions: 1010 Commercial Blvd. South ANDRITZ Separation Inc.Nordea Bank Abp Arlington, TX 76001 USA Dept: 0312 New York Branch P.O. Box 120312 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N Tel : +1 (817) 465-5611 Dallas, TX 75312-0312 Account: 8879433001 Fax: +1 (817) 468-3961 Federal Tax ID Number: 59-3773483 ABA: 026010786 23