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DPU071823GRITCOLLECTIONEQUIPMENT
Water Reclamation
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for the purchase of primary grit tank equipment from the original equipment manufacturer for the grit collection system at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant; waiving the competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Amwell, Inc., a Division of McNish Corporation (Amwell), is the original equipment manufacturer of grit collection equipment installed in the primary grit facilities at the Bay View Water Reclamation Facilities which function to remove grit, sand and similar detritus materials from flow into the plant. The primary grit removal process is required to remove materials that would otherwise not be broken down by the treatment processes and would result in increased wear of pumps and other downstream material handling processes and reduce efficiency of digestion processes. The Division of Water Reclamation is seeking a contract with Amwell in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the purchase of parts necessary to repair grit collection systems and related equipment in order to maintain efficient operation of the plant and protect downstream equipment from the deleterious effects of grit. Funds are available in the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the appropriation of $150,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Replacement Fund to Account Code 6073-36000-4UC4923STDSTD for the purchase of grit collection system equipment for the primary grit removal process at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant and the expenditure of the same is authorized.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an equipment purchase agreement with Amwell, Inc. for the purchase of grit collecti...
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