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Approve the Purchase of (3) Godwin Portable Pumps - Authorize the purchase of 3 Godwin Portable Pumps for the Wastewater Collections Division from Pac Machine Company for $181,561.06, appropriate $8,590.27 from the Storm Sewer Maintenance Fund, and appropriate $25,770.79 from the Wastewater Fund.
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Prepared by: Ben Litwack, Public Works Manager, ben.litwack@visalia.city, 713-4671
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city , 713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve the purchase of (3) Godwin Portable Pumps for the Wastewater Collections Division from Pac Machine Company for $181,561.06 utilizing GSA Cooperative Purchasing Contract 47QSMS24D00C6, appropriate $8,590.27 from the Storm Sewer Maintenance Fund and appropriate $25,770.79 from the Wastewater Fund.
Summary:
The City of Visalia relies on diesel-powered trailer-mounted pumps as emergency backup units for critical stormwater and sanitary sewer lift stations, ensuring continuous service during power outages, equipment failures, or maintenance. The City currently operates several aging Tier 3 diesel pumps that are due for replacement in order to maintain operational readiness and meet current air quality standards. To replace these pumps, Staff proposes purchasing three Godwin Tier 4 diesel pumps from Pac Machine Company utilizing GSA Cooperative Purchasing Contract 47QSMS24D00C6, a competitively awarded federal contract that offers favorable pricing and streamlines procurement. This purchase aligns with the City's equipment replacement schedule and will improve emergency response capacity while maintaining compliance with current air quality standards.
Background Discussion:
Pac Machine Company is a distributor of Godwin pumps and is listed as an authorized vendor under GSA Contract 47QSMS24D00C6. Utilizing this competitively awarded federal contract allows the City to procure equipment at f...
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