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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 15, 2013
TITLE
CONTRACTS RENEWAL FOR VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVES AND MOTOR
CONTROL CENTER UPGRADES
(SPEC NO. 12-015)
CI tiANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1s`Reading
? Ordinance on 2n'Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Renew the contracts for variable frequency drives and motor control center upgrades for a one-year
period in an aggregate amount of $200,000 with the following vendors:
VENDOR LOCATION
Carter Industrial Automation, Inc Los Alamitos
Academy Electric, Inc. Orange
Hydro Industrial Electric Corp. (formerly F.M. Electric, Inc.) Redlands
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency operates 20 active water wells and seven water pumping stations to supply
the City's drinking water. In order to maintain a smooth running water system, many of the water
facilities have been upgraded with variable frequency drives and motor control centers with new
programmable logic controllers. These devices monitor and control the pumps and motors that
produce the City's potable water. Additionally, this equipment reduces the amount of electricity the
City uses to power the pumps and motors, helps the water system run more efficiently and allows
staff to improve control of the pressure and flow of water throughout the City.
On May 7, 2012 the City awarded contracts to Carter Industrial Automation, Inc., Academy Electric,
Inc. and Hydro Industrial Electric Corp.(formerly F.M. Electric,lnc.) for a one-year period with provision
for two one-year renewals. The vendors have performed satisfactorily during the past contract period
and staff recommends the first renewal of the contract.
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Contracts Renewal for Frequency Drives and Motor Control Center Upgrades
April 15, 2013
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water Production & Supply account (no. 06017640-62300).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agencq?
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