09/26/2023 Resolutions 2023-236R E S O L U T I O N 2023-236
WHEREAS, a replacement bearing and assembly is needed for the screw pumps at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as it has failed; and
WHEREAS, the screw pumps are responsible for pumping wastewater into the
aeration basin as part of the treatment process; and
WHEREAS, these bearing are all the same age and have similar run times a spare
will also be ordered to prevent any down time at the plant, as these bearings are custom made and
not kept in stock, with a lead time of about four (4) weeks from receipt of order; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-15 City Council
approved Epic International, Inc. of Ashland, Virginia as the sole source supplier for all Landustrie
screw pumps and parts; and
WHEREAS, the request is to purchase two (2) bearings and assemblies, at an
individual cost of $17,840.00, resulting in a total purchase of $35,680.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of two (2) bearings and
assemblies from Epic International, Inc. of Ashland Virginia is hereby approved in the total amount
of $35,680.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 26, 2023.
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R r G. Steele, Mayor
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Jil ranere, Deputy City Clerk