HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Public Works/Waive Bids for failed pump #3 FEBRUARY 23, 2009 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
PURPOSE: DECLARE EMERGENCY UNDER §62.15(1b), STATS.
AND SECTION 12-10 OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL
CODE AND WAIVE BIDS & AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF
INFLUENT PUMP #3 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE FOR
REPAIR OF WASTEWATER TREAMENT PLANT FACILITIES
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the influent pump #3 variable frequency drive at the wastewater
treatment plant has failed and been repaired and it has been determined that the unit
would not be able to function reliably and should be replaced as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, this drive and pump are critical components to managing wet weather
flows, and time is of the essence; and
WHEREAS, the drive was installed in 1992 and was discontinued by the
manufacturer in 1995; and
WHEREAS, we have currently standardized on the Allen Bradley Powerflex line of
variable frequency drives for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Liftstations because of
availability of parts and service from numerous sources, which allows a competitive
process on both parts and service; and
WHEREAS, we are informed the delivery time for this piece of equipment is 6
weeks; and
WHEREAS, there is significant concern that further delays in replacement of the
pump will result from the City's traditional bidding process which threatens damage to the
plant's facilities and may endanger the public's health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Section 62.15(1 b), of the Wisconsin Statutes, and Section 12-10(D)2.,
of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code, authorize the waiving of bidding requirements for
the repair and reconstruction of public facilities when the Board of Public Works (the City
Manager, per section 2-20(C) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code) determines by
resolution that damage or threatened damage creates an emergency in which the public
health or welfare of the city is endangered; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Utilities has secured quotations from appropriate
vendors and the most advantageous quotation appears to be from WW Electric Motors,
Inc., N5527 Miranda Way, Fond du Lac, WI 54937, in the amount of$48,550.00, subject
to conditions beyond the vendor's control; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose are available in the Sewer Utility accounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works (City
Manager, or designee)that the failure and repair of Influent Pump#3 Variable Frequency
Drive with a determination that the unit would not be able to function reliably at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant creates an emergency threatening the health, safety and
welfare of the city, requiring replacement of said Influent Pump #3 Variable Frequency
Drive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper city officials are authorized and
directed to waive bids and enter into purchase order with an appropriate contractor to
complete all necessary repairs.
Money for this purpose is appropriated from
Acct No. 551-1946-6426-00000 — Sewer Utility— Maintenance Expense
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, once the repairs have been completed and the
emergency no longer exists, the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh be asked to
approve an appropriate motion pursuant to section 62.15(1b), of the Wisconsin Statutes,
declaring an end to the emergency.
BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dated: February 23, 2009
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Mark . Rohlo
City Manager