HomeMy WebLinkAbout257-R-26 Munters Desiccant Wheel Assembly Purchase (1) (1) 10/12/2026
257-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Sole Source Purchase of
a Desiccant Wheel Assembly and Related Parts from Munters
Corporation
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston (the “City”) owns and operates the West
Filter Plant and is responsible for maintaining the building and its mechanical systems;
and
WHEREAS, the West Filter Plant is equipped with a Munters desiccant
dehumidification system that controls humidity and helps prevent condensation on
piping, walls, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and other facility surfaces; and
WHEREAS, the desiccant wheel assembly, seal kit, wheel rollers, and
timing belts are critical components of the dehumidification system, and replacement is
necessary to maintain reliable moisture removal and protect City equipment from
corrosion and humidity-related damage; and
WHEREAS, Munters Corporation is the exclusive manufacturer, seller,
and distributor of the required 42 -inch TiGel desiccant wheel assembly and related
replacement parts for the installed Munters system; and
WHEREAS, Munters Corporation has provided Quote CS2608040086,
dated August 4, 2026, in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-
Nine Dollars ($25,129.00), including estimated freight; and
WHEREAS, funding for the purchase will be provided from the Water
Fund, Minor Tools and Equipment account 510.40.4220.65085; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the sole source purchase of the
manufacturer-specific assembly is in the best interests of the City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found to be true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
approve the sole source purchase from Munters Corporation of one 42-inch TiGel
desiccant wheel assembly, one HC-4500 seal kit, eight greaseless wheel rollers, four
HCD-4500 timing belts, and estimated freight for the West Filter Plant in a total not-to-
exceed amount of Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars
($25,129.00), in substantially the form approved by the Corporation Counsel.
SECTION 3: The City Manager, Corporation Counsel, City Clerk, and
other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to execute all documents and take
such additional actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
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257-R-26
October 12