P23-WS1275312116- Approve the purchase of Well Motors and Back Drive Motors from Motion Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program in the total amount of $500,187.05 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of Well Motors and Back Drive Motors from Motion Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing in the total amount of $500,187.05 for Houston Public Works.
Well Motors:
These electric motors are designed to have enough power to drive a pump without being overloaded. Proper motor sizing is crucial for centrifugal pump applications as it can significantly impact the efficiency and lifespan of the equipment. The existing motors are old and beyond economical repair and must be replaced. These units will directly replace existing equipment with no modifications to the system or structure.
Ten (10) replacement well motors, which are unique to each location and are a rare combination of varying frame sizes, voltages, RPMs, and horsepower. These well motors will be used at the following ten (10) locations:
- Spring Branch Well 4A
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- Park Ten West Well 3
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- Katy-Addicks Well 12
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- Kingwood B Well 1
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- Bellaire Braes Well 1
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- Forrest Cove Well 2
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- Jersey Village Well 7
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- Jersey Village Well 8
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- Forrest Cove 2 Well 4
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- Kingwood C Well 1
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Back Drive Motors:
This is for the purchase of three (3) back drive motors that are critical components for sludge treatment. They help aid the main drive motors and the polymer in creating a dry cake that is conveyed to the double paddle mixer. Without a functioning drive motor, it will be difficult to complete sludge treatment and produce a quality final solid. The existing motors are old and beyond economical repair and need to be replaced. These units will directly replace existing equipment at the 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant with no modifications to the system or structure.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102© of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
MWBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$500,187.05
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$0
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$500,187.05
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