FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
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SEAL BEACH PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 3-67
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize out-of-country travel for two OC San employees to witness factory testing in Halle, Germany of one wastewater pump supplied under the Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement, Project No. 3-67.
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BACKGROUND
The Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement, Project No. 3-67, will replace the existing pump station at Seal Beach Blvd and Westminster Blvd. The replacement includes new wastewater pumps, upstream and downstream odor treatment systems, and a standby generator.
The project is under construction and includes six wastewater pumps that are critical for the reliable operation of the pump station. The construction contract provides for two Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) representatives to witness the factory testing of one pump prior to acceptance and delivery.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
Sound engineering and accounting practices, complying with local, state, and federal laws
PROBLEM
Wastewater pumps are essential for the new pump station. Verifying that the manufacturer's testing demonstrates conformance with the construction contract before delivery provides an opportunity to identify equipment deficiencies while the pump is still at the factory. Issues can be resolved before the pump is shipped. If issues are not discovered until the pump arrives at the project site, corrective work could be more difficult and affect installation and startup. OC San is requesting authorization for staff to attend the factory test which will take place at KSB SE & Co. KGaA’s facility in Halle, Germany.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Authorize two OC San employees to travel to Germany to witness the manufacturer's factory testing of one wastewate...
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