HomeMy WebLinkAbout14. 22-145APRIL 12, 2022 22-145 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF CHLORAMINE MONITORS FOR THE
WATER FILTRATION PLANT FROM WILLIAM REID, A
DIVISION OF GASVODA ASSOCIATES ($66,543.84)
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is in
need of two (2) ChemScan chloramine monitors; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works wishes to standardize equipment
across the City’s water system to save costs and improve efficiency.
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 two (2)
ChemScan chloramine monitors from:
WILLIAM REID, A DIVISION OF GASVODA ASSOCIATES
W166 N11965 Fond du Lac Ave
Germantown, WI 53022
Total: $66,543.84
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. Nos. 03221810-7204-66923 Water Capital Fund-Machinery &
Equipment-Retrofit Vac Trk W/ Hydro
Excavator
03221810-7204-65006 Water Capital Fund-Machinery &
Equipment-WFP Ozone Residual
Monitor Replcmnt
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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: April 7, 2022
RE: Approve Purchase of Chloramine Monitors for the Water Filtration Plant
from William Reid, a Division of Gasvoda Associates ($66,543.84)
BACKGROUND
The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) currently uses HACH chloramine monitors to monitor
disinfectant levels in treated water. These monitors were installed at the WFP in 1999
and no longer function reliably. When the new Marion Road Water Tower was
constructed in 2019, a ChemScan chloramine monitor was installed and this monitor has
functioned flawlessly.
ANALYSIS
The existing HACH monitors require annual service contracts to maintain them at a cost
of approximately $10,000 per year and need to be serviced quarterly by the manufacturer.
Currently, one (1) of the HACH monitors does not remain functional between service
visits. The ChemScan monitor does not require a service contract and has not required
service by the manufacturer. Utilizing the ChemScan monitors for the WFP would also
standardize the equipment. William Reid, a Division of Gasvoda Associates (William
Reid), is the licensed vendor for this equipment in this area.
FISCAL IMPACT
The quote from William Reid is for $66,543.84 for two (2) monitors. Funding for the
replacement of this equipment was included in the Major Equipment section of the 2022
Capital Improvement Program (Account No. 03221810-7204-66923/Water Capital Fund-
Machinery & Equipment-Retrofit Vac Trk W/ Hydro Excavator and 03221810-7204-
65006/Water Capital Fund-Machinery & Equipment-WFP Ozone Residual Monitor
Replcmnt).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that equipment
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
SMG/tlt