The Black River WWTP requests approval for the purchase of a Vaughn PE4S6CS Vertical Pedestal Chopper Pump from MS Process. The replacement is vital to the plant Operations and is replacing a pump that is over 50 years old.  Total price including freight is $29,889.00. The removal and installation will be performed by the maintenance staff of the Black River WWTP. MS Process is the sole source vendor for this purchase. The Funds for this purchase will come from the facility improvement portion of the budget # 6130. P613 6310. 6700. 1500.