Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Pantropic Power, Inc., For The Replacement Of Four Simplex Diesel Day Tanks In An Amount Up To $170,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (Department) Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWWTP) needs four new diesel day tanks to replace aging ones. The SRWWTP uses backup diesel generators. The fuel for these generators is stored onsite in diesel day tanks to ensure uninterrupted operations during power outages. The existing SRWWTP day tanks are approaching the end of their expected service life. These tanks are critical components of the emergency power system; failure to replace them poses operational risks, including system malfunctions, leaks, and non-compliance with safety regulations. Tank replacement is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of the SRWWTP and protecting public health and safety.
On February 19, 2025, Invitation For Bid IFB-288-25-AR was electronically advertised on OpenGov.com and resulted in three proposals:
Bidder
Price
Pantropic Power, Inc.
$170,000.00
Don Wood, Inc
$171,807.41
Gonzalez and Sons Equipment, Inc.
$313,472.00
Pantropic Power, Inc. (Pantropic) was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A Notice of Intent to award was posted on March 20, 2025, with zero bid protests. Pantropic will provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to remove and properly dispose of the existing diesel day tanks and install four new Simplex 275-gallon diesel day tanks. Once installed, Pantropic will conduct testing to ensure full functionality and safety of the equipment.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this Purchase Order was included in the amended FY 2025 Capital Improveme...
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