12/19/2000 Resolutions 2000-395
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-395
WHEREAS, three centrifuges are necessary to remove solids from the sewage in the
wastewater treatment process; and
WHEREAS, earlier this fall one of the three centrifuges was replaced; and
WHEREAS, the other two centrifuges are now in need of repair; and
WHEREAS, the repair of such centrifuges requires specialized equipment and
expertise for repairs, and it is impossible to determine the extent of repairs required until it is
disassembled and inspected for wear; and
WHEREAS, without three operating centrifuges, the wastewater treatment process
will not function properly or in compliance with the City's NPDES permit; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to act quickly to proceed with repair work on
the centrifuge; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to deal with this repair work by
proceeding under Section 27-13 of the Grand Island City Code (1988 ed.) and declare and authorize
an emergency procurement procedure; and
WHEREAS, quotes were obtained for centrifuge repair in accordance with Section
27-13 of the Grand Island City Code; and
WHEREAS, Centrifuge Technology, Inc. of Houston, Texas, submitted an estimated
cost for such project in the amount of $26,000 for each centrifuge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use of the City's emergency procurement
procedures in this situation is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the quote from Centrifuge Technology, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the estimated amount of $26,000 each for a total of $52,000 for the repair ofthe
two remaining centrifuges is hereby approved as the lowest responsive quote received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor
be entered into for such proj ect, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Approved as to Form T ~
December 15. 2000 It. City ttorney
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Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska on December 19, 2000.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form'" ~
December 15, 2000 A. City ttorney