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DPU082526GRITCOLLECTIONPARTSANDEQUIPMENT
DPU/Water Reclamation
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $300,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund for the purchase of primary grit tank parts and equipment from the original equipment manufacturer for the grit collection system at the Water Reclamation Facility; authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for said project; 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 Water Reclamation Facility. This equipment removes grit, sand and similar detritus materials from flow into the plant 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 $300,000 for the purchase of parts and equipment 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.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the appropriation of $300,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Replacement Fund to Account Code 6073-36000-4UC2826STDSTD for the purchase of grit collection system parts and equipment for the primary grit removal process at the Water Reclamation Facility and the expenditure of the same is authorized.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Amwell, Inc. for the purchase of grit collection system parts and equipment for the primary grit ...
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