M E M O R A N D U M

TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch, City Manager

SUBJECT: Supply of Pug Mill (WWTP) R-64-08

DATE: September 11, 2008

Legal notices were placed and bid packages were sent to selected firms for the supply of a pug mill to be used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). At the close of bidding at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2008, one (1) bid proposal was received from Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $29,845.

A pug mill is mechanical equipment that is used to effectively mix lime with sludge for compliance with State and Federal regulations. The existing pug mill is severely worn and in jeopardy of failing. Failure of the pug mill will prohibit the WWTP from running the belt press resulting in non-compliance with permit requirements. This is an unanticipated expense, however there are sufficient funds in the Waste Water Treatment Plants machinery and equipment budget.

The Public Works Department recommends that the bid proposal from Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $29,845 be accepted.

I concur with the above recommendation to award to Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $29,845, and request your approval of R-64-08.

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R-64-08

R E S O L U T I O N

OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
ACCEPTING BID FOR THE SUPPLY OF A PUG MILL TO BE USED
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

WHEREAS, advertisements were placed in local newspapers and requests for bid proposals were sent to selected firms for the supply of a pug mill to be used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and

WHEREAS, at the close of bidding at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2008, one (1) bid proposal was received; and

WHEREAS, after a careful review of the bid proposal submitted, it was determined that Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. had submitted a responsible and responsive bid proposal of $29,845.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, that the Council hereby accepts the bid proposal of Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. and hereby directs the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Bulk Conveyor Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $29,845.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, at a Regular Meeting on September 15, 2008.

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G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Pamela A. Fleming, City Clerk