Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding the approval of a contract for the Merrill Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. (Manuel Rojas, Assistant Public Works Director)

Staff is currently working with Dibble Engineering and reviewing different alternatives to repair the wet well at Merrill Lift Station.  The lift station has been in operation for approximately 20 years and has suffered minor structural damage, which makes the use of acid resistant polymer insert the best option. The polymer inserts have a 50 year warranty and will also reduce installation costs by saving time in by-pass pumping, traffic control, and overall project duration.   Staff recommends getting at least three (3) quotes from local contractors for the installation of the inserts, and awarding the project to the lowest responsible bidder.

Due to the San Luis City Code-Purchasing Section 36.01(E) requires three (3) written quotes for amounts of $15,000.00 up to $34,999.99 and Section 36.01(F) requires formal bidding for amounts of $35,000.00 and above, staff recommends that the formal bidding procedure be waived, as is allowed under the San Luis City Code-Purchasing Section 36.01(H), and project be procured through the quote process to save about 4 weeks of advertising time.  As installation of all materials has a short duration needing no more than two (2) weeks, the project can to be completed this fiscal year.