Recommend approval to procure a back-up pump for Lift Station No. 65 from Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $208,822.51.  It is being purchased through the Federal Supply Services General Services Administration contract GS-07F-102GA and will provide lift station # 65 with backup pump capabilities to assure sanitary sewer service and station operations when station pumps are down.  Backup pumps are emergency standby operations to assure station operation to avoid sewer backups into homes and businesses and sewer spills to the Waters of the State (violation of the Federal / State Clean Water Act) and to meet Council goals.  This pump is vital for this station which serves a large portion of the Savannah Southside service area.   

Each sanitary sewer lift station includes pumping, piping, mechanical, electrical, odor control and failsafe systems and facilities all of which use electric power for operation.  If pump operation cease or if existing pumps need more capacity, along with the above, public health and safety is put at risk and possible further violations of our State NPDES (National Pollution Elimination System) permit, which could also result in State Environmental Protection Division or Federal Consent Orders or Decrees. 

Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City of Savannah’s purchasing ordinance.

Approval