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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES <br />Date: <br />February 29, 2016 <br />To: <br />Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator <br />From: <br />Terry Southard, Operations Manager <br />Through: <br />Vincent Burke, Director of Utilities® <br />Subject: <br />Approval to Purchase Two Pumps from Watertronics <br />DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS: <br />SD <br />The Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) operates The Spoonbill Marsh <br />site under a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit. The FDEP permit <br />allows the mixing of demineralization concentrate discharge from the Hobart water plant with <br />water from the Indian River Lagoon. The site consists of a pumping station made up of three <br />pumps that blend the concentrate with Lagoon water. The site was designed around the harsh <br />saltwater environment and requires specialized pumps specifically designed for the site. <br />Extensive maintenance is required in order to keep the site functioning properly at all times. <br />Maintenance consists of routinely pulling one of the three pumps and rebuilding it while the <br />remaining two pumps keep the site operating properly. The site must be properly functioning <br />at all times to comply with FDEP permit requirements. <br />ANALYSIS: <br />As part of the maintenance program, the IRCDUS mechanic pulled Pump #2 in order to have it <br />re -built. The pump was sent to the manufacturer, Watertronics, for a free evaluation. Once <br />they disassembled the pump, they notified us that the pump was beyond repair and needed to <br />be replaced. When the mechanic was on site for Pump #2, he noticed a severe vibration in <br />Pump #1 as well. Since running the pump in that condition is not an option, the pump was <br />taken off line. That left the site with only one operable pump. Since these pumps are critical <br />to the operation of Spoonbill Marsh and take up to six weeks to manufacture, the order to <br />replace them was needed as soon as possible. Therefore, IRCDUS sought permission from the <br />County Administrator to purchase these pumps. <br />FUNDING: <br />Funds to replace the pumps will come from the Renewal and Replacement (R&R) account in the <br />Operating Fund. Operating funds are derived from water and sewer sales. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />34 <br />