City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF MOUNT VERNON TO SOLICIT REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR UPGRADING THE
EDISON AVENUE PUMP STATION FACILITY
Whereas, by letter dated July 2, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW) has requested legislation authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors for upgrading the Edison Avenue Pump Station Facility. This includes addressing the failed pump, standby generator, and the facility's flood susceptibility; and
Whereas, the Edison Avenue Pump Station Facility is critical to the City of Mount Vernon's infrastructure and currently has a failed pump, a failed standby generator, and is susceptible to flooding, which can render the station inoperable and result in uncontrolled discharge of sewage into the environment; and
Whereas, the facility is subject to a Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree requiring these issues to be addressed on or before December 31, 2024, to avoid civil and/or stipulated penalties; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of DPW has identified the urgent need to upgrade the Edison Avenue Pump Station Facility to ensure the safety, longevity, and functionality of this critical facility; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of Public Works has recommended initiating a competitive bidding process to select qualified contractors to undertake this essential task; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Solicit Proposals. The City Council authorizes the City of Mount Vernon to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors for upgrading the Edison Avenue Pump Station Facility. This includes addressing the failed pump, standby generator, and the facility's flood susceptibility.
Section 2. Competitive Bidding Process. The Department of Public Works is authoriz...
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