7.b)1) Staff Report - 201 System UpgradesStaff Report
To: City Council c
From: Tim Kieffer, Director of Public Works P57�-.
Date: April 15, 2014 SCANDIA
Re: 201 System Upgrades
Background: The Wastewater Committee and staff have been working with several
companies to upgrade the 201 Sewer System. The Anderson/Erickson and
Bliss 3 and 4 Lift Stations are in the worst condition. The dosing valves
and back flow valves are not working. The old control panels are obsolete
and parts are becoming hard to find. The alarm systems are also failing.
The upgrades would consist of new control panels, actuating valves,
pumps, submersible transducers, and a master control station. Radio reads
between the lift stations and master station would allow for real time
analysis and data collecting with no cellular or phone fees. An alarm
system would alert staff to problems that could be diagnosed from a
remote site. The pumps will also be replaced because they will use 3
phase power instead of the existing single phase. This will cut down on
energy cost and extend the life of the pumps.
After narrowing it to two companies, Automatic Systems and Connelly
Industrial presented their proposals for upgrading Bliss 3 & 4 and
Anderson/Erickson Lift Stations at the March 19, 2014 Wastewater
Meeting. Both companies had similar valves and control panels. There
were only a few differences in their proposals.
Automatic Systems' proposal for $94,918 included the installation of the
valves, electrical work, permits, and site preparation for the new control
panels. Their proposal also included using Microwave Data Systems
(MDS) unlicensed radios that do not require any FCC coordination,
licensing, fees, or renewals. This type of radio read will need "line of
site" with no obstructions in the way.
Connelly Industrial's proposal for $92,583 did not include the permits,
electrical work, or site preparation. Connelly Industrial assumes they will
be able to install the valves but may need a mechanical contractor if there
are problems for an additional fee. Their proposal included low frequency
radios that need to be licensed by the FCC for an additional fee.
Proposal: The Wastewater Committee and staff are proposing to award the contract
for upgrading the 201 Sewer System to Automatic Systems.
Issue: What company should be awarded the contract to upgrade the 201
system?
Fiscal Impact: The 201 Enterprise Fund has $120,000 for upgrades to the system.
$25,000 will be needed to replace the pumps.
Options: 1) Award the contract for the 201 System upgrades to Automatic
Systems Company for $94,918.
2) Award the contract for the 201 System upgrades to Connelly Industrial
Electronics, Incorporated for $92,583.
3) Other options
Recommendation: Option 1
Attachments: Quote from Automatic Systems Co.
Quote from Connelly Industrial Electronics, Inc.