TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Discuss, consider and act regarding Resolution 25-05 approving and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Holt Power Systems - Caterpillar for procurement of a 700kw on-site backup diesel generator set for the Town's water pump station in the amount of $342,481.28 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #092222-CAT (Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works).
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STAFF: Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works
BACKGROUND:
During a heavy storm in June 2024, a power surge damaged the emergency backup generator for the pump station that supplies the entire Town of Westlake with water and needs replacement. Per the approved TCEQ's Emergency Preparedness Plan, the Town must have back-up power generator on-site to meet TCEQ requirements.
DISCUSSION:
The pump station for the Town of Westlake, located at SH377, was constructed in 2001. The single pump station feeds the Knox elevated storage tank and provides drinking water and fire protection to the entire Town of Westlake. In June of 2024, during the early morning hours, SCADA system alarms alerted Public Works staff of a power outage, and the generator had failed. Utility staff traveled to the Westlake booster station to attempt to rectify the issue. Immediately staff contacted Parker Power to help troubleshoot the issue. It was found that the diesel engine had failed resulting in a total loss of backup power to the site. This meant the pumps were not able to be activated to fill the elevated storage tank to supply the town with the typical morning usage. Assessment of the situation by both Parker Power and Waukesha Pearce determined that the existing generator had met end-of-life and parts were no longer available to repair the engine on the Generac brand generator which is original to the pump station. Both Parker Power and Waukesha Pearce are authorized generator repair shops in the metroplex.
Staff then contacted Freese ...
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