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NJ A T T R F N F R G Y L RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES .�19& Board Memorandum P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: APRIL 23, 2018 ITEM NO: 10 SUBJECT: RFP NO. 1721 — SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WELL PUMP AND MOTOR REPAIRS WITH TRI COUNTY PUMP COMPANY, OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, FOR WELL PUMP AND MOTOR REPAIRS FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $600,000 ISSUE: Approve a Services Agreement, Request for Proposals No. 1721, with Tri County Pump Company, of San Bernardino, California, for a term of three years, for an amount not -to -exceed $600,000 for well pump and motor repairs. RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of Public Utilities: Approve a Services Agreement with Tri County Pump Company, of San Bernardino, California, from Request for Proposals No. 1721, for a three-year term, for an amount not -to -exceed $600,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Services Agreement with Tri County Pump Company, including making minor and non -substantive changes and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transactions. BACKGROUND: Among other critical facilities, Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) owns and operates approximately 44 booster stations and 66 irrigation and domestic wells. These facilities are equipped with approximately 216 pumps and motors, chemical pumps, valves, tanks, electrical panel controls, and the like. Mechanical and electrical equipment is running 24/7 and is in constant need of maintenance and rehabilitation and/or repairs. Booster stations in particular require attention, as they maintain the necessary pressure in the distribution system to supply adequate water to residents. In order to ensure this adequate water supply and prevent service interruptions to RPU customers, it is imperative to hire a contractor with the expertise and specialized equipment needed to repair the pumps and motors on an ongoing basis. DISCUSSION: It is crucial for RPU to hire a contractor for urgent repairs of pump and motors in order to provide continuous pressure in all zones. Routine maintenance projects will generally entail having a contractor pull and inspect the damaged pump and motor. The contractor then prepares a report to RPU water operations staff with a recommendation to either rebuild or replace pump and motor components such as Page 113