Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Contract #2013-85to Annual Contractor, Delta House Electric & Motor Rewind in the amount of $5,500.00 for labor and parts to change out Four (4) 50 hp motors to include bearings and dip and bake with machine work if necessary for the High Service Pump Station at the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant. [Account #745-3001-8801-11]
Background:
Contractor will provide motor change out of bearings and dip and bake for standard preventive maintenance of High Service Pump Station pumping facilities. These four motors provide the electrical horsepower to power the split case pumps providing for the water pressure of the distribution system of Rio Bravo and El Cenizo. Current facilities have not received the necessary preventive maintenance in a number of years. Staff strongly recommends work for continuous service to our customers.