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PLAINFIELD
To: Allen R. Persons, Director of Public Works
From: Dan Biermann, Water Superintendent
Date: March 14, 2019
Re: Lake Michigan Water Station VFD Replacement
Background Findings
All of the drinking water that is utilized by our community is received and distributed by the 127th Street LakeMichigan Water Pumping Station. Within this station we have seven pumps and each pump/ motor is powered bya Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) unit that will allow the motor to spin faster or slower depending on the needs ofthe system. By utilizing this VFD equipment the Village receives a significant savings in electrical costs, the life ofmotors are extended, and a smooth water pressure transition is experienced when the pumps are started.
Four of the VFD units were replaced in 2017. The remaining units are scheduled to be replaced this year.
Policy Considerations
The replacement of the VFD units is consistent with direction provided by the Board during the development ofthe budget.
According to the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village Administrator shall make a recommendation to the
President and Board of Trustees on purchases over the $ 10, 000 statutory limit. The Board has the right to acceptor reject any or all proposals.
Financial Considerations
Funding for this equipment has been included within the budget.
Recommendation
It is our recommendation that the Village Board authorize Morse Electric, Inc., the low bidder, to complete the127th Street Lake Michigan Water Pumping Station VFD Replacement— Phase 2 at a cost of$ 171, 900.
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March 13, 2019
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Plainfield
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, Illinois 60544
Attention: Allen Persons, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD
Subject: Village ofPlainfield- 127th Street Lake Michigan Water Pumping StationVFD Replacement- Phase 2
Dear President and Trustees:
The following bids were received for the Subject Project on March 12, 2019:
Bidder Amount of Bid
Morse Electric Inc.
Freeport, IL 171,900.00
Elliott Electric Inc.
Coal City, IL 195,000.00
Pro- Temp of Illinois Inc.Burr Ridge, IL 217,700.00
Our opinion of probable cost for this Project was$ 197, 000.
We have analyzed each of the bids and find Morse Electric, Inc. to be the lowest, responsible and
responsive bidder. Based on our prior experience with this bidder, we believe that Morse Electric
Inc. is qualified to complete the project.
We recommend award of the Contract to Morse Electric Inc. in the amount of$ 171, 900.00. The
original bid bonds and bid forms are enclosed for your files.
Please advise us of your decision.
Sincerely,
BAXTER& WOODMAN, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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Derek J. Wold, P. E., BCEEExecutive Vice- President
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