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Approve an Agreement for Services with Industrial Machine Shop for a new contract for $250,000 for: electrical motor repair and rebuilding, well pump and equipment inspection, rebuilding, machining, as well as fabrication services for the Recycle Water Project Facilities; and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement. (Staff: Peter Vannerus)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
Approve an Agreement for Services with Industrial Machine Shop with a contract term to June 30, 2027, and an amount not to exceed $250,000 for electrical motor repair and rebuilding, well pump and equipment inspection, rebuilding, machining, as well as fabrication services for the Recycle Water Project Facilities; and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
With aging equipment in the Recycle Water Projects, primarily in the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and the Salinas River Diversion Facility, repairs are necessary to keep the equipment and facilities in satisfactory operational condition. The primary components for repair and maintenance include the CSIP Supplemental Well pumping equipment and the SRDF pumping equipment. A local contractor certified and experienced in electrical motor repairs and rebuilding along with pumps and support equipment is critical for timely and quality repairs. The scope of work under this Agreement includes electrical motor repair and rebuilding, well pump and equipment inspection, rebuilding, machining, as well as fabrication services for the CSIP and SRDF. These projects are tied to maintenance plans for the supplemental wells and routine maintenance with the SRDF to keep the facilities operating and to ensure they are in good working condition. Funds for the agreement will be tied to budgeted items in Fund 131 and Fund 134 over the contract term.
Immediate needs for contract are to inspect and rebuild the second pair of SRDF pumps and motors, to expedite the completion for on time facility start in the spring 2024. The first pair of SRDF pumps were completed last year. CSIP well motor rebuilding and balancing are also needing for the Well Maintenance Plan project currently underway.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Recommended for Approval by Finance Committee on March 1st, 2024
FINANCING:
Funds for this agreement will be appropriated from Funds 131-Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and 134- Salinas River Diversion Facility.
Prepared by: Pete Vannerus, Associate Water Resources Engineer, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: Ara Azhderian, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Agreement for Services with Industrial Machine Shop for Recycle Water Projects
2. Board Order