Resolution approving a purchase from Ovivo USA, LLC, Order Entry Administrator, 4246 Riverboat Road, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123-2583 in the amount of $404,456 to replace the drive units on Softener Clarifiers No.1 and No.2 at the Brennan Water Treatment Plant. This request is to maintain the treatment process at the Brennan Water Treatment Plant in accordance with state and federal permit requirements.  The Brennan Water Treatment Plant utilizes three lime softeners to remove hardness in the raw water.  Two of the three softeners are in operation during peak times and the third is a backup. The replacement of the drive units will be done in sequentially and during a period of lower peak flows.  Ovivo is the manufacturer and sole source to replace the equipment.  Funds available in the Renewal & Replacement 5% Fund.

Recommendation:  Utilities Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.