title
Purchase Order for Vehicle Mounted Wastewater TV Inspection System (NB)
explanation
The Wastewater Collection department uses closed circuit television systems to monitor existing underground wastewater lines for broken pipes and to monitor new installation by contractors to insure lines were installed acceptable by GRU's Wastewater installation standards. Infiltration and inflow monitoring is imperative to locate wastewater line problems and determine repairs and/or replacements in order to eliminate wastewater system leaks. In an effort to minimize the amount of customers impacted by an interruption of service, it is necessary to foresee future leaks and wastewater line problems and to correct accordingly.
Staff believes that the replacement of the Cues Television System mounted on a 1995 GMC Step Van which has reached the end of its useful life with a new Cues Television System mounted on a 2005 Econoline truck will enable GRU crews to perform underground wastewater line monitoring and Infiltration and Inflow monitoring reducing after-hours and emergency repairs. By having this equipment replaced, GRU will have greater ability to minimize the number of wastewater line problems and leaks.
Compatibility with the existing equipment requires the closed circuit television system to be manufactured by CUES. CUES, Inc. is the sole manufacturer for CUES television equipment and their manufacturing factory and repair center is located in Orlando, FL. Pricing for the equipment is set by CUES and is within the budgeted amount. The Purchasing department solicited and obtained a written quotation from CUES in accordance with GRU's requirements.
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the issuance of a purchase order to CUES, Inc. in the amount of $114,990 for the purchase and delivery of Cues Television System mounted on a 2005 Econoline Truck.
fiscal note
Funds are available in the FY 2005 Wastewater Collection Budget.
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