Description
Title: Authorize a contract for the overhaul of the vertical turbine pump for Austin Water with Marine Services LLC d/b/a North Star Industries, for an amount not to exceed $93,950. Funding: $93,950 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract to overhaul the Washwater Return Vertical Turbine Pump #1 at the Handcox Water Treatment Plant, in collaboration with Marine Services LLC, d/b/a North Star Industries, for a maximum cost of $93,950. This funding is allocated from the Operating Budget of Austin Water for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The pump, which is over ten years old, is essential for returning backwash water for reuse and requires maintenance to avoid mechanical failure and ensure compliance with operational standards. The contract follows a competitive bidding process, where North Star Industries submitted the lowest responsive bid. The recommendation has been supported by the Water and Wastewater Commission and emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical water infrastructure.