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40.

Meeting Date:	10/26/2015
INSTALLATION OF THE UV DISINFECTION SYSTEM
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the award of an emergency contract in the amount of $429,008.00 to Environmental Improvement, Inc., for the construction project consisting of installation of the UV Disinfection system including electrical improvements and instrumentation monitoring of an Ultra Violet Treatment System for the Rio Bravo Treatment Plant. [Sec. 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS. (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following item is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioner Court by order grants the exemption: (11) vehicle and equipment repairs]. [Account #745-3001-8801-7 (Water Utilities Improvements 2013)]

Issue: UV Disinfection was initially designed into the original plant. For unknown reasons this system was never operated or maintained and fell into permanent disrepair. A new system is required to comply with the new Long Term 2 Enhanced Treatment Rule requiring additional treatment techniques for our plant. This will require new reactors at a cost of $190,000.00 construction costs for the installation of $250,000.00 and a recommended $63,000.00 for three (3) years annual maintenance and warranty.

Solution: Sole source acquisition of the Wedeco UV Reactors, hiring of contractor with experience in the field of UV installation.

Result: Compliance with the new Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enhanced treatment rule and prevent continuous Public Notice.

Background:

On May 26, 2015 Commissioner Court approved the transfer of funds to provide order and installation of a UV Treatment System to provide compliance to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required enhanced treatment. Due to possible lead time delays, this project was deemed an emergency necessary for health concerns and order was completed. Additional cost as approved by Commissioner Court are to follow for the construction and installation of the units as well as the maintenance agreement.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	0
Funding Source:	0
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
Account #745-3001-8801-7 Water Utilities Improvements-2013

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