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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
Consent X
Informational
Public Hearings
Regular
May 24. 2004
Regular Meeting
Mgr. / Dept.
Authorization
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 205
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
May 24, 2004
Meeting
MGRj?- IDEPT /if
Authorization
REQUEST: Utility Department Requesting Authorization to inter into a contract to install two (2)
power variable frequency drive pump controllers by Piggybacking ofT of the State of
Florida Purchasing agreement number 2852110-4
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of the State of
Florida purchasing agreement number 2852110-4, with Stewarts Electric Motor Works Inc.
for the purchase and installation for two (2) 60 horse power variable frequency drives at the
West Water Reclamation Facility at a cost of $28,570.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
This equipment was budgeted to improve the pumpmg capacity of the West
Wastewater Treatment Facility reclaimed water distribution system. Variable frequency
drives alter the motor rpm to match the system demand. This reduces motor stops and
starts which increases the life expectancy of the motor. VFD's also provide a more
constant system pressure which reduces system breaks. The price of $28,570.00 includes
the purchase, installation of the two (2) drives and training of treatment plant personnel.
Stewarts Electric Motor Works is an Orlando company which has previously performed
work for the City.
FUNDING:
The variable frequency drives (VFD) purchase is budgeted for m the Utility
Department FY 2003/2004 budget at $50,000 (3600-62100).
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Consent Agenda Item 205
May 24, 2004
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RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that authorization be granted to enter into an agreement with
Stewart's Electric Motor Works Inc. for the purchase and installation of the variable
frequency drives, off of the Florida's State Purchasing Agreement number 2852110-4, at a
cost of $28,570 payable from the Utility Department Plants and Mains line code (3600-
62100).
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
This equipment will be delivered and installed within 90 days of entering into an
agreement with Stewart's Electric Motor Works Inc.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: