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 ShinMaywa pumps and equipment from Power & Pumps, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with an estimated annual expenditure of $300,000
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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: 7/31/2023 (SSP-210)
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BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Department (Department) currently operates and maintains approximately 151 lift stations. Due to the City's varying elevations, maintaining a fully functional gravity-based collection system is not feasible. Lift stations (LS) are strategically placed to help transport collected materials to wastewater treatment facilities.
On July 31, 2023, the City issued Request for Information (RFI) No. 230669 in connection with Sole Source Posting (SSP) No. 210 for ShinMaywa wastewater utility products. In accordance with §120.57(3), Florida Statutes, SSP No. 210 was publicly advertised for 15 business days and closed on August 23, 2023, with no protests from other vendors. The Department requests additional funds to maintain warehouse inventory for future emergencies and maintenance needs.
ShinMaywa pumps are used for special applications where Grundfos or Sulzer pumps are not feasible, specifically for pumps below 10 horsepower with flush valve capabilities. Some locations currently operating with ShinMaywa pumps are LS 011, LS013, LS028, LS034, LS36, LS42, LS077, LS80, LS135, LS148, LS159, and LS160.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Standardizing ShinMaywa pumps limits the number of pumps and brands we test individually in our system. This standardization saves time and money while improving performance, maintenance, and redundancy. While ShinMaywa pumps are the standardized choice, pricing remains competitive and falls within the range of similar products offered by other manufacturers.
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