TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
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Vendor Cap Increase - Towner Filtration.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve a vendor cap increase with Towner Filtration in the amount of $13,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $63,000 for the purchase of micron filter cartridges used in the water treatment process at the City's water treatment facilities; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are available in the FY 2023-24 Public Works operating budget.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Superior Customer Service
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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Expenditure: 5207300-43050
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BACKGROUND
To maintain State-regulated water quality standards, City staff uses micron filter cartridges to remove fine debris particles from well water as the particles make their way through the water treatment process. The removal of these fine debris particles aids in the efficiency and effectiveness of the water treatment process.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
With the addition of water treatment facilities and the increase of water produced within the City, the need for micron filter cartridges has also increased. City staff has found a need to purchase the micron filter cartridges more frequently, causing the original budgeted amount to deplete at a faster rate than in previous years. Staff recommends an increase in the vendor cap with Towner Filtration by $13,000 for a new total vendor cap amount of $63,000. This increase is necessary to ensure an adequate supply of micron fil...
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