The Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) utilizes three 100 HP air compressors to operate process control valves and process flow meters throughout the facility. The plant has three 100 HP air compressors.  Typically, two compressors are in service and one in standby so that if one fails the plant still has the required redundancy. These air compressors were installed in 1997 and have performed beyond their useful life.  One of the compressors has failed and a replacement is needed to provide the required redundancy.

An engineering study of plant air requirements was conducted and it was determined that a 100 HP air compressor will meet the air demand. The new air compressor will have newer controls, making it more energy efficient.  

The City of Sparks conducted a formal bid process and Ranger Construction was the low responsive bidder with a price not to exceed $209,203.00.  This cost will be split with the City of Reno pro rata based on plant ownership.  Thus, the City of Sparks share is not to exceed $65,626.98 and the City of Reno’s share is not to exceed $143,576.02.

1. The City Council could approve the contract as presented by staff.
2. The City Council could reject the contract and provide direction to the City Manager.

I move to approve the contract with Ranger Construction to remove and replace a 100 HP air compressor at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) in an amount not to exceed $209,203.00, with the City of Sparks share $65,626.98.