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Fiberglass Sewer Liner Kits (NB)
Staff recommends establishing an annual contract for fiberglass sewer liner kits.
Explanation
The Wastewater Collection Department has begun using fiberglass sewer liner kits to repair sewer mainline repairs. The kits have been beneficial because they enable utility crews to reline the specific section of pipe requiring repair. Previously, repairs had to be made either by repairing the entire section of pipe from one manhole to another or by using an open-cut process. By targeting the damaged pipe section, repair costs and staff time are reduced significantly. Utility staff has been trained to perform this specialized repair technology, eliminating the need for contractor services. Staff estimates that approximately $30,000 per year can be saved using this repair method. In addition, sewer liner kits are durable, environmentally safe and available in a wide range of diameters and lengths to accommodate various pipe repair projects. Staff anticipates an annual expenditure of approximately $35,000 for repair kits.
Utilities Purchasing obtained a quotation from Infrastructure Repair Systems, Inc. for various sized fiberglass sewer liner kits that would be used with the Utility's point repair sleeve carrier equipment. Infrastructure Repair Systems is the only known source for products with this proprietary and patented liner design and point repair system.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Interim General Manager, or her designee, to execute a one year contract with Infrastructure Repair Systems, Inc., as a sole source for the provision of fiberglass sewer liner kits for the Wastewater Collection department, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) approve the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed the budgeted amount, subject to the final appropriation of funds for FY 2007.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the FY 2006 Water/Wastewat...
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