10/08/2024 Resolutions 2024-249 RESOLUTION 2024-249
WHEREAS, there are six (6) total raw sewage pumps located in the Headworks
building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant,which are used to pump incoming sewage for treatment;
and
WHEREAS, the pumps are in two (2) redundant wet wells, with each designed to
handle the normal daily influent flow while allowing maintenance to be done on the pumps and
ancillary equipment in one (1)wet well at a time; and
WHEREAS,one(1)of the 10 MGD pumps is out of service due to a seal failure and
needs repair; and
WHEREAS,to keep redundancy of the pump station in place and maintain capacity
for wet weather events at design levels a backup pump is also requested; and
WHEREAS, Electric Pump of Des Moines,Iowa was designated as the sole source
vendor via Resolution No. 2021-346 on December 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking approval to repair the 10
MGD pump that is currently out of service for an amount of$65,839.50, as well as purchase a
backup pump in the amount of$101,520.00 from Electric Pump of Des Moines,Iowa,plus shipping
and handling.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the repair and purchase of the above noted
pumps, in the total amount of$167,359.50,plus shipping and handling from Electric Pump of Des
Moines, Iowa is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, October 8, 2024.
Ro_or . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Ji ranere, City Clerk