Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract # 20210034 for James E. Anderson (JEA) Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Membrane Replacement
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Submitted By: Jason Bezak, CPPB, Procurement Agent II, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Jason Bezak, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Aerex Industries, Inc.
3. Purpose: Provide for the installation of new reverse osmosis (RO) membranes elements for the reverse osmosis drinking water plant and complete skid piping alterations.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: The initial term is for three (3) years with an option to renew for one (1) 3-year term.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: By replacing the RO membrane elements and piping alterations, the USD reduces its energy use on the electrical motors. By end of the four (4) project replacement phases, the entire plant operation will be optimized for maximum energy savings.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The Total Cost is $1,967,871.34 and is proportioned in phases over Fiscal Year's (FY) FY20-24. The energy reduction is estimated between 35-40 psi which will provide an estimated $22,200 in savings per RO skid per year, and a 10-year estimated cost savings of $222,000 per skid.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract # 20210034 and enter into a contract with Aerex Industries, Inc.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and award Contract # 20210034.
2. Move that the Council not approve Contract # 20210034 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The drinking water treatment RO plant was placed into service in 2006 and the aging RO membranes in skids 1-10 need replacement. The service life for RO membranes is typically 10 years due to the steady Florida...
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