1b Approve Quote for Upgrade to Lift Station No. 15
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CHANHASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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1b
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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Paul Oehme, P.E. Dir. of Public Works/City Engmeer (.
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FROM:
DATE:
May 22, 2006
SUBJ:
Lift Station No. 15: Consider Approving Quote for Improvements
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REQUESTED ACTION
Approve quote for Lift Station 15 Improvements in the amount of $37,357.84 to
Quality Flow Systems, Inc.
BACKGROUND
Annually, the City has considered improvements for lift station maintenance and
upkeep. These improvements are designed to make the sanitary lift station network
more reliable and reduce emergency calls and sanitary sewer backups. Currently, the
City maintains 30 lift stations in the system.
DISCUSSION
This year staff is requesting Lift Station 15 be improved. Lift Station 15 is located on
the north side of Lotus Lake off of Horseshoe Curve. Over the last six months, this
station has had several emergency calls. The main problem with the station can be
associated with the electrical panel that is over 30 years old. The panel can no longer
be maintained effectively and needs be replaced. Along with the panel, the pumps
and piping in the panel should be replaced. One of the pumps in the station has
broken down because of electrical problems. The other pump is also recommended
for replacement which is over 15 years old. Staff has also looked at the pumping
requirements for the lift station and it is recommended to increase the horse power of
the pumps from 7 hp to 10 hp.
Staff has received quotes for the lift station improvements as follows:
Quality Flow Braun Pump & US Filter
Systems, Inc. Controls
Lift Station Panel $25,110.34 N/A $26,446.08
Replace Pumps (2 $ 9585.00 $11,076.00 N/A
Each)
Replace LS piping $2,662.50 $3,397.35 N/A
Total includes tax $37,357.84
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks A great place to live, work, and play
Todd Gerhardt
May 22, 2006
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The City has now standardized the lift station panels with a Quality Flow Systems
panel. This is the same panel the City has standardized at the recently rehabilitated
lift stations 2 and 27. This is the same panel the City has in our standard plates for
new lift station installations. Standardization of panels is critical for ease of
maintenance and to reduce the replacement parts inventory. The quote staff has
received for lift station 15 is consistent with the other panels the City has replaced
recently.
Quality Flow submitted the lowest quotes for all the necessary components in the
amount of $37,357.84.
At this time, staff recommends approving the quote with Quality Flow Systems.
Attachment: SS-017
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Capitol Improvement Program
City ofClumhassen, MN
S8-017
2006 thru 2010
Contact Unassigned
Department Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Type hnprovement
Useful Life Unassigned
Category Utilities
Priority nla
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Project #
Project Name Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation Program
Account # 1
Account #2
Account # 3
Total Project Cost $225,000
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Description I
The sanitary lift station rehabilitation program is designed to minimize sewer backups and emergency calls due to failed lift station equipment. The City currently I
maintains 30 lift stations. Many of these lift stations are high service pumps and need frequent servicing. The program will service or replace pumps, pipe gallery,
and electrical components as needed.
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Justification I
Reduce emergency calls and potential sewer backups.
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Expenditures
Maintenance
2006
45,000
45,000
2007
45,000
45,000
2008
45,000
45,000
2009
45,000
45,000
2010
45,000
45,000
Total
225,000
225,000
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Total
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Funding Sources
Sewer Utility Fund
2006
45,000
45,000
2007
45,000
45,000
2008
45,000
45,000
2009
45,000
45,000
2010
45,000
45,000
Total
225,000
225,000
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Total
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Operational ImpacVOther
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110
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