Submitted By: Laurie Hornberger
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Presentation By: Bryan Heller
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Department: Water & Sewer
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Purchase of Grundfos pumps and consumable parts from FJ Nugent and Associates, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with an estimated annual expenditure of $450,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Sole source released to the public: 11/1/2022 (SSP-192)
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BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Department (Department) currently operates and maintains approximately 151 lift stations. Because of the City’s varying elevations, a fully gravity-based wastewater collection system is not feasible. Lift stations are strategically located to move wastewater from the collection system to the treatment facilities.
To ensure consistency and reliability, the Department has standardized Grundfos submersible pumps for its lift station operations. The oldest of these pumps was installed in June 2000. The pumps range from two to 137 horsepower, and approximately 70 percent of all submersible pumps in the system are Grundfos models.
On November 1, 2022, the City issued Request for Information (RFI) No. 230008 in connection with Sole Source Posting (SSP) No. 192 for Grundfos wastewater utility products. In accordance with §120.57(3), Florida Statutes, SSP No. 192 was publicly advertised for 15 business days and closed on November 22, 2022, with no protests from other vendors. The Department requests additional funds to maintain inventory levels at the warehouse for future emergencies and maintenance needs.
Grundfos wastewater utility products, including pumps, are proprietary, and FJ Nugent and Associates, Inc. is the exclusive authorized distributor of Grundfos wastewater products in our region.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Standardizing Grundfos pumps has streamlined inventory with tested, familiar equipment, improving maintenance efficiency and technician proficiency. Staff hav...
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