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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-082 Blower Equipment Lowell Point LagoonSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE BLOWER EQUIPMENT FOR THE LOWELL POINT LAGOON FOR $156,518.34 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY WHEREAS, in February 2025, the City of Seward City Council approved resolution 2025- 018, accepting the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Clean Water Fund loan of $547,500 with loan forgiveness of $500,000, leaving a balance of $47,500 for the Lowell Point Lagoon Blower Improvements; and WHEREAS, wastewater facility blower upgrades to replace obsolete equipment will increase air supply to the lagoon and aid in achieving permit compliance; and WHEREAS, Gardner Denver Nash LLC is the sole source provider of Hoffmann and Lamson brand multistage centrifugal products; and WHEREAS, the Gardner Denver Nash LLC holds all patents and trademarks related to the Hoffman and Lamson brands and is the only company in the U.S. than can obtain this equipment; and WHEREAS, the Hoffman Model 42 that will be purchased is not available from any other source, as any other source would not be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); and WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120(B) allows the city to utilize a specific product or professional services which can only be furnished by a single dealer, and Gardner Denver Nash LLC is the only authorized dealer for these blowers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Manager hereby authorizes the purchase of Hoffman and Lamson Blower equipment from Gardner Denver Nash LLC with funding from State of Alaska DEC Clean Water Fund in the amount of $156,518.34, plus a contingency of 10 percent $15,651.83, for a total not to exceed $172,170.17. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $172,170.17 is hereby appropriated from the Lowell Point Lagoon Blower Improvements (SRF) Loan Fund account 18324-0000-8103 Capital Equipment. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day of August 2025. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-082 Page 2 of 2 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Osenga, Barnwell, Crites, Warner, Wells, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: Finch ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: August 25, 2025 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director Subject: Resolution 2025-082: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Blower Equipment for the Lowell Point Lagoon for $156,518.34 Plus a 10% Contingency Background and justification: The City of Seward's Wastewater Treatment Facility still utilizes the original air supply blowers, which are outdated and inefficient. This purchase will remove and replace the main blowers with more efficient and effective models that operate at a lower cost. The new blowers will produce more air in the lagoon, enabling bacteria to grow and remove more organic solids, resulting in cleaner effluent discharge into the receiving body of water. To ensure continued reliable operations and a consistent water output, approval to proceed with this upgrade project is necessary to minimize breakdown risks that could lead to lagoon failures. In February 2025, the City of Seward City Council approved resolution 2025-018, accepting the Alaska -DEC Clean Water Fund loan of $547,500 with loan forgiveness of $500,000, leaving a balance of $47,500 for the Lowell Point Lagoon Blower Improvements. The purchase of this blower equipment is part of the overall project supported by this loan. Gardner Denver Nash LLC is the sole provider of Hoffman and Lamson brand multistage centrifugal blower equipment and holds all relevant patents and trademarks for these products. The Hoffman Model 42 required for this project is exclusively available from Gardner Denver Nash LLC, ensuring that the equipment is original and compliant with OEM standards. To proceed with these critical upgrades and ensure improved reliability and efficiency at the facility, we provided the quote information to SOA-DEC for approval and immediate procurement of the Hoffman and Lamson Blower Equipment package as quoted, with no issues. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Volume II, 13.2 Wastewater Strategic Plan: Other: • Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $172,170.71 This legislation: Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in the amount of: $ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ Has no fiscal impact Funds are: Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Affected Fund: General Boat Harbor Motor Pool X Available Fund Balance SMIC Electric Parking Water Other F18324 X Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: 5uJt ��d X Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: