HomeMy WebLinkAbout22D - WATER/DEBRIS POWERREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER AND
DEBRIS POWER VACUUMS
(SPEC. NO. 07-082)
C ANAGE
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 15i Reading
^ Ordinance on 2" d Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTfON
Award a contract to Pacific Tek for three water and debris power vacuums in
the amount not to exceed $39,000.
DISCUSSION
Last year, the Public Works Agency (PWA)'s Water Resources Division (WRD}
delivered 46,000 acre-feet of water to businesses and residents in Santa
Ana. To do so, PWA maintains an extensive distribution system that
includes 20 active wells, seven pumping stations and reservoirs, seven
import water connections, over 10,000 water gate valves, as well as miles
of water pipe. In order to access portions of this extensive system to
perform maintenance and repairs, it is often necessary to clear away dirt,
mud, rocks and leaves. The most efficient method for clearing debris is by
power vacuum.
The WRD reviewed invited two vendors to perform on-site demonstrations,
E.H. Wachs and Power-Vac. The E.H. Wachs demonstration failed when the
vacuum hose malfunctioned. The Power-Vac from Pacific Tek, a Santa Ana
vendor, performed extremely well. The slanted dump base provides fast and
complete dump of debris and the separately encased filter facilitates ease
of cleaning, proving to be of superior technology and design. The
manufacturer, Pacific Tek, offers the lowest cost and fastest delivery time
over their authorized distributors. Public Works staff recommends the
purchase of three water and debris power vacuums. A five percent
contingency has been included in the award amount.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in
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the Water System Maintenance account (no. 64-575-
Jarr~s G. Ross
E cutive Director
ublic Works Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT:
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Francisco Gutierrez
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