Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is to establish a contract to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Pump Model# 16HXB, Serial# 747532C. The Rebuild Parts are for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant’s Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads. The Peerless pumps are responsible for pumping seal water throughout many of our buildings. The seal water keeps the seals and various pieces of equipment lubricated within the plant including the Gravity Thickeners and Centrifuges.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ031236). Fifty-four (54) bidders were solicited and two (2) bids were received and were opened on October 9, 2025.
The Division of Water Reclamation recommends an award be made to DXP Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $72,174.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: DXP Enterprises, Inc., cc# 010207, exp. pending
FISCAL IMPACT: $72,174.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2024.
$408.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2023.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Division of Water Reclamation to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 9, 2025 for the purchase of Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the Division of Water Reclamation; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water Re...
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