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25.

Meeting Date:	02/08/2016
River Intake Pump Station Motor Replacement
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to award Dynamic Pump Systems (Buda, Texas) the amount of $5,814.00 for a new motor for a 900 gallon per minute submersible pump used to divert water from the river to the plant's reservoir. Existing motor will be removed and rehabilitated for future use. [Account #745-3001-8801-7 (Capital Outlay Water Utilities)]

Issue: The Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant utilizes three (3) 900 gallon per minute submersible pumps to deliver water from the river's banks to the plant's reservoir where it is readied for treatment. These pumps are part of a remote station that are used in a rotating fashion to maintain regular use as well as consistent service at high demand periods. Pump No. 3 realized a failure in which we have determined to be the motor segment of the submersible pump and casing. This motor has been in service for approximately six (6) years without service. It was estimated that the rehab of the motor would be approximately $3,850.00 not including freight to the manufacturer.

Solution: Due to the critical nature of these pumps it is recommended to replace the existing motor with a new motor and then pull the existing motor for rehabilitation. Lead time to obtain motor is approximately 10 weeks.

Result: This will provide us with fully active pumps with one replacement.

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Financial Impact:
Account #745-3001-8801-7 (Capital Outlay Water Utilities)