Res 1759 - Greenview PumpStat
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2513
RESOLUTION NO. 1759
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO ORS 279.017 PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC CONTRACT
EXEMPTIONS AND ADOPTING FINDINGS SUPPORTING SPECIFICATION OF THE "ROMTEC
PRE-ENGINEERED LIFT STATION OR CITY APPROVED EQUAL" IN THE BID SOLICITATIONS FOR
THE INDUSTRIAL AVENUE AND GREENVIEW DRIVE SEWAGE PUMP STATIONS
REHABILITATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn plans to proceed with the Industrial Avenue and
Greenview Drive Sewage Pump Stations Rehabilitation Projects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS Chapter 279, the City will solicit bids for completion of
these projects which is scheduled for Fall 2004; and
WHEREAS, as part of the bid solicitation for each project. the City intends to
specify the "Romtec pre-engineered package lift station or City approved equal" in its
bid documents; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 279.017, the City should adopt an exemption
supported by the necessary findings. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to ORS 279.017, the City hereby adopts an exemption to
specify "Romtec pre-engineered package lift station or City approved equal" in the bid
solicitations for the Industrial Avenue and Greenview Drive Sewage Pump Stations
Rehabilitation Projects.
Section 2. That the exemption adopted in Section 1 above is justified and based
upon the Findings for Exemption Pursuant to ORS 279.017 that are affixed as
Attachment "A" and are, by this reference, incorporated herein.
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
May 2 ,
Ma y 26,
May 26,
Approved as to form: ?/.~
City Attorney
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
May 26, 2004
ATTEST:
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Mary T~t City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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Resolution No. 1759
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ATTACHMENT "An
Findings for Exemption Pursuant to ORS 279.017
Industrial Avenue and Greenview Sewage Improvement Projects
The City of Woodburn intends to proceed with the Industrial Avenue and
Greenview Drive Sewage Pump Stations Rehabilitation Projects for scheduled
completion by Fall 2004. As part of these projects, the pump stations at Industrial
Way and Greenview will be replaced with new concrete wetwells, submersible
pumps and telemetry capable of remote monitoring and control. For the
reasons specified herein, the City Council finds that "Romtec pre-engineered
package lift station or City approved equal" should be specified in the bid
solicitations for the Industrial Avenue and Greenview sewage improvement
projects.
1. The City finds, pursuant to ORS 279.017, that Romtec in the only
manufacturer of the needed product with the required quality. Romtec
has incorporated numerous features that facilitate construction and
installation, enhance safety, promote efficient operation and reduce
regular maintenance, when compared with other products. Romtec
holds a patent that includes a proprietary safety hatch, electrical
cableway, and basin configuration, including Flygt pumps, which are
superior to other products. The electrical cables pass through a cable
tray (which also serves to vent the wetwell), and are easily disconnected
at the panel mounted on the surface of the wetwell. A patented safety
hatch protects against falling from three sides. When the surface hatch is
opened, a grating is available to support pumps when they are removed
from service. Pumps can be hosed down while on the grate, with water
returned to the wetwell, avoiding contamination of the surroundings. The
control system includes a level sensor that is unaffected by grease, debris,
or foam and requires no maintenance. A special fiber glass basin
enhances the self cleaning action of the pumps.
2. The City Council further finds that creating this exemption under ORS
279.017 and specifying the "Romtec pre-engineered package lift station
or City approved equal" in the bid solicitation documents will allow for the
acquisition of compatible equipment and efficient utilization of the City's
existing equipment because Flygt pumps have near-exclusive application
in the City's existing sewer treatment plant. The universal compatibility of
the these pumps, when also used in lift stations, will permit centralized
service for spare parts and maintenance.
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3. The City Council further finds that creating this exemption under ORS
279.017 and specifying the "Romtec pre-engineered package lift station
or City approved equal" in the bid solicitation documents is unlikely to
encourage favoritism in the awarding of public contracts or substantially
diminish competition for public contracts because the site work and
installation of package lift stations is subject to competition, based on the
contractor's selection of methods. Lift station equipment costs, alone, are
not generally subject to significant competition. Most of the competition
in lift station projects is in the bids for excavation, pipefitting, electrical
connections and surface improvements. Also, the inclusion of the "or City
approved equal" language in the bid solicitations will enable bidders to
propose a product from a different manufacturer if it is determined by the
City to be equal to the Romtec unit.
4. The City Council further finds that creating this exemption under ORS
279.017 and specifying the "Romtec pre-engineering package lift station
or City approved equal" in the bid solicitation documents will result in
substantial cost savings to the City. The integrated package provided by
Romtec will obviate the need for unique and costly design and
coordination of various elements that can occur with other products.
Contractors and state reviewing authorities are familiar with Romtec
installations. From standpoints of operation and maintenance, Flygt
pumps are specifically designed to avoid plugging, and require less
frequent regular attention than do other products. Basin design
accomplishes continuous cleaning of wetwell during operation. Level-
sensing probe is maintenance free. Compatibility with the City's existing
equipment will result in additional cost savings.
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