Resolution approving a purchase from Ovivo USA, LLC, Order Entry Administrator, 4246 Riverboat Road, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123-2583, to rehabilitate Softener Clarifiers No.1 and No.2 and Thickener No.1 at the Brennan Water Treatment Plant for an amount of $807,829.  The Brennan Water Treatment Plant utilizes three lime softeners to remove hardness in the raw water.  Softener Clarifiers No.1 and No.2 were inspected by the Volusia County Department of Health and cited poor conditions due to rust and corrosion and Softener Clarifier No.1 drive unit bearings are failing and the gearbox needs to be replaced.  The Brennan plant utilizes three thickeners to dewater lime sludge before it is hauled off for disposal.  The drive unit on Thickener No.1 failed and requires replacement.  Ovivo is the manufacturer and the sole source to rehabilitate the equipment on Softener Clarifiers No.1 and No.2 and Thickener No.1.  Funds are available in the 5% Renewal & Replacement Fund.

Recommendation: Utilities Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.