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Purchase Order for a 36" x 24" Wet Tap (NB)
The recommended wet tap is necessary to accommodate future wastewater flows entering the Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility.
Explanation
The Water/Wastewater Engineering Department requires the fabrication and installation of a 36" x 24" Wet Tap on an existing 36" force main located west of the Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility. The tap is required to complete a budgeted Capital Improvement Project which is necessary for providing capacity for projected future increased wastewater flows. In addition, the tap will enhance GRU's existing wastewater force main network by providing a redundant pipeline which gives significant benefit to GRU's system in the event of an emergency.
GRU has standardized on IPSCO products which are utilized by Flowserve for the fabrication and installation of wet taps. Flowserve is the only known source for this service and has previously provided similar services for GRU. Staff has obtained a written quotation from Flowserve in the amount of $26,850.00.
Recommendations
The City Commission authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Flow Serve, as a specified source, for the fabrication and installation of one (1) 36" x 24" IPSCO Wet Tap in the amount of $26,850.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the FY 2005-2006 Water/Wastewater Construction budget.
Drafter
Prepared by: David R. Richardson, AGM - Water/Wastewater Systems
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager