HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 5, 2001 E-05AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facility Chlorine Residual Analyzer Replacements
MEETING DATE: September 5, 2001
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications and authorize advertising
for bids for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility chlorine
residual analyzer replacements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of replacing two 10+1 -year-old chlorine residual
analyzers which control the chlorine and sulfur dioxide dosages at the
White Slough facility. The chlorine analyzers are critical to plant
operations and in need of replacement this budget cycle.
The two chlorine analyzers being replaced were installed during the 1989 plant expansion. Both units are
nearing the end of their usable lives and require more frequent repairs. Additionally, the integrity of the
internal electronics has deteriorated to the point that calibration of the units is hard to achieve and maintain.
Because these units control the chlorine and sulfur dioxide dosages, their failure would cause a discharge
violation. A chlorine discharge violation could result in a significant fine, which could exceed the purchase
cost of the new units. Installation will be performed by facility staff and our contract instrumentation
contractor.
The specifications are on file at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility.
FUNDING: The money for this project will be coming from the 2001/02 Wastewater Capital Improvement
Budget.
Project Estimate: $55,000
Budgeted: 2001102
Planned Bid Opening Date: September 26, 2001
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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cc: Fran E. Forkas, Water/Wastewater Superintendent
Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
APPROVED:
-- City Manager
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