HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 22-67FEBRUARY 22, 2022 22-67 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLYMER FEED SYSTEM FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM ENERGENECS
($204,720.00)
INITIATED BY: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is currently using a UGSI
Chemical Feed, Inc. (USGI) polymer wetting system where the mixers, wetting system,
and controllers have reached the end of their useful life; and
WHEREAS, Energenecs is the licensed vendor for this equipment in this area; and
WHEREAS, standardization and compatibility are necessary for the efficient
operation of this system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to waive bids and purchase the wetting
system, aging tank mixers, and control panels with equipment from:
ENERGENECS
700 East Milan Drive
Saukville, WI 53080
Total: $204,720.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 03221910-7204-65152 Sewer Capital Fund-Machinery & Equipment/
WWTP Digester Improvements
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works /
Utilities General Manager
DATE: February 17, 2022
RE: Approve Purchase of Polymer Feed System for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant from Energenecs ($204,720)
BACKGROUND
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) currently has a UGSI Chemical Feed, Inc.
(USGI) polymer wetting system. The system was installed in 1994 and has functioned
well. The system consists of a dry polymer wetting system, polymer aging tank with
mixers, aged polymer storage, polymer feed pumps, and dry polymer hoist. The mixers,
wetting system, and controls have reached the end of their useful life. These components
are resulting in increased maintenance costs and increased use of the polymer.
Replacement of this equipment was recommended in the 2017 WWTP and Lift Station
Asset Management Plan.
ANALYSIS
Portions of the existing USGI polymer wetting system are functioning well and have
useful life remaining. By replacing the wetting system, aging tank mixers, and control
panels with equipment from the same manufacturer, the City can avoid prematurely
replacing other equipment. Energenecs is the licensed vendor for this equipment in this
area. The optional Bulk Bag Frame included in the quote is not being purchased.
FISCAL IMPACT
The quote from Energenecs is $204,720. Funding for the replacement of this equipment
was included in the Major Equipment section of the 2022 Capital Improvement Program
(Account #03221910-7204-65152/Sewer Capital Fund-Machinery & Equipment/WWTP
Digester Improvements).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that material purchases,
when standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration, may be approved
by the City Manager without the use of formal, sealed quotes. In accordance with Section
12-11 of the Code, I am recommending approval regarding this purchase.
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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