I. RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff’s recommendation to authorize the purchase of 70 valves and 30 water efficient shower heads.
II. BACKGROUND:
During the March 2nd City Council Meeting, Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda item to purchase water saving shower fixtures and distribute them to citizens on a first come first serve basis.
It was requested that staff investigate buying in bulk and providing for 70 shower heads with an on/off feature and 30 valves which could accommodate any shower fixture.
III. DISCUSSION:
Unfortunately, staff was unable to source any shower heads with an on/off feature in bulk from a reputable dealer. However, reputable dealers were found for simple on/off valves and water efficient “WaterSense” certified shower heads. These are the products that Staff has found:
Water Sense Shower Head
https://www.build.com/proflo-pfsh304g/s1541870?uid=4286431&searchId=LMsuz0WJig
Valve
https://www.build.com/proflo-pfsass01/s1541879?uid=4286514
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
- Purchase a different number of valves/shower heads at the discretion of the council.
- Attempt to source different products.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost would be $1,384.57 with tax and shipping included. This would be an unbudgeted purchase from the Water Distribution fund. Here is the cost breakdown:
- 70 Valves – $662.20 ($9.46/ea)
- 30 Showerheads - $620.10 ($20.67/ea)
- Tax – $102.27
- Shipping - Free
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