In August 2024, Ridgeview Pump Station experienced the failure of Motor #15 that could not be repaired. The replacement motor was ordered, with a 20-week lead time, at an estimated cost of $171,000.
During the evaluation of the pump bowls and impellers, the team determined that they were damaged beyond repair, increasing the total cost to $437,266. In combination with other routine pump maintenance work, the overall amount of maintenance for this fiscal year will exceed the amount of the annual contract.
This is one of six large pumps necessary to meet water system demand; therefore, the repair was categorized as an unforeseen purchase and the expedited repair continued. Legacy Contracting LP, DBA Control Specialist Services, LP, the city’s contracted vendor for pump and motor maintenance and repair service, is scheduled to complete the work and be ready for pump startup the week of July 28.
This action avoided extended delays in completing the necessary repairs and avoided the potential disruption of water service.
The unforeseen purchase process is sent through the City Council for their consideration of approval as a ratification. Public Works recommends City Council ratification of the purchase for the replacement of the pump and motor at the Ridgeview Pump Station, in the amount of $437,266 from Control Specialist Services, LP.
The City is exempt from the competitive bid process for this purchase, as allowed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 Subchapter B Section 252.022(a)(3).