Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Howden Roots, LLC for the rental of a Turblex Aeration Blower for the East Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Body
One of the existing blowers at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is inoperable and needs to be replaced. Howden Roots is the only factory authorized service center and distributer of these blowers in North America. Blowers are a crucial element in the daily operations of the WWTP. A temporary blower is needed to keep up with the demand in the aeration process until the new blower arrives in approximately eight months.
The cost of the rental is $25,300 per month. In addition, there will be a one-time cost of $10,650. Insurance will cover the first $50,000 of the blower rental and the remaining will be the responsibility of the BCRWWS partner cities. The City's portion is 81.96% based on reserved capacity in the system.
Cost: $213,050.00
Source of Funds: Regional Wastewater Fund