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Approving Purchase of Repair Parts from Trojan Technologies Group ULC.
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Approval requested for the purchase of UV repair and maintenance parts in the amount of $502,085.50, to complete the rebuild of a portion of the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment. The parts are only available for purchase from Trojan Technologies Group ULC, the UV system manufacturer.
The UV parts are necessary to maintain the operation of the UV disinfection system at the Southside Water Reclamation Plant. The UV system provides the permit required disinfection and reduction of E. coli prior to discharging effluent to the Rio Grande River.
Resolution R-18-14 requires board approval for any purchase in an amount exceeding $500,000. Approval of this item shall also serve as delegation of authority for the Executive Director to approve all future amendments to this purchase, if any.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The approval of $502,085.50 is inclusive of parts and freight. The Water Authority has budgeted funds to cover this agreement.