City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: July 21, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-49 - Purchase Pump for WWTP RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-49, A resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of Two Trailer Mounted Trash Pumps for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $100,527 from Thompson Pump through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
BACKGROUND:
Trash pumps are used to move wastewater between treatment ponds and disposal beds at the wastewater treatment plant. This is done to fill and empty disposal ponds to maximize percolation of treated wastewater and maintenance of the ponds.
REVIEW &ANALYSIS:
The existing trash pump is 25 years old and is no longer able to pump the amount of wastewater needed.
It has a small gas tank that limits the pump to run for more than six hours. For the last 9 months, the City has rented pumps from Rain for Rent at a monthly cost of $5,000.
The City and Thompson Pump are members of Sourcewell, a cooperative sourcing solution for public agencies that provide expedited quotes and discounts on a variety of products and types of equipment.
Staff obtained the attached quote for two pumps from Thompson Pump for $100,527. The pumps have a delivery timeframe of 14-16 weeks.
AGENDA
ITEM
14 Purchasing the pumps from Thompson Pump though the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program is preferred for the following reasons:
• Lowest cost
• No need to rent pumps for use at the WWTP.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: This purchase will improve safety and efficiency and allow reliable service to the community by keeping the Wastewater Treatment Plant operational.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____ No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES:
Direct staff to not purchase the two pumps and continue to rent pumps from Rain for Rent BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this capital purchase will come from the Sewer Enterprise Fund - Capital Outlay Equipment (GL310-000-57030) and sufficient funds are available.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-49, A resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of Two Trailer Mounted Trash Pumps for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $100,527 from Thompson Pump through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-49
2. Thompson Pump Quote