HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated November 26, 2024ITEM #:19
DATE:11-26-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:RESOURCE RECOVERY PRIMARY SHREDDER ROTOR REPLACEMENT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Resource Recovery Plant uses a Komptech Terminator SEF shredder to shred municipal solid
waste. The material is shredded when the hydraulically driven rotor spins against the shredder door,
which has offset teeth. This shredder is vital to the operation of the Resource Recovery Plant.
The current shredder was installed in 2013. The original rotor for the Komptech was replaced in 2018
with over 10,000 hours, the second rotor was replaced in 2022 with over 20,000 hours on it, and the
shredder now has 27,000 hours. The current rotor is showing significant damage and wear to the point
of replacement.
The rotor is provided only by the original equipment manufacturer, Komptech, which is the
single source supplier of this item and will provide a replacement-in-kind. Hennen Equipment,
Inc. in Shakopee, MN is the factory authorized dealer for Komptech and will supply the
replacement rotor. The cost of the rotor is $74,107.50 with an estimated shipping cost of $2,500,
for a total cost of $76,607.50. Funding is available in the FY 2024/25 Resource Recovery System
Improvement Program.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Waive the Purchasing requirement for competitive bids and award a single source contract to
Hennen Equipment, Inc. (Komptech USA) in the amount of $76, 607.50 to replace the primary
shredder rotor.
2. Do not award a contract and delay repairs to the shredder.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This rotor is an integral part of the primary shredder, which is an essential piece of equipment in
operating the Resource Recovery Plant. The rotor requires routine replacement, and there is only
one supplier that can provide replacement-in-kind. While the City is exploring the future of
processing garbage at the Resource Recovery Plant, any action to shift away from the status quo
will take two years or more to accomplish. In the meantime, the reliability of the Plant needs to
be maintained. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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