Title
An Ordinance approving a cooperative agreement 2026-060 with AccuBrine LLC., and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 4/13/26)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving a cooperative agreement 2026-060 with AccuBrine LLC., and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Key Issues:
· The City utilizes salt brine as an anti-icing and deicing solution for snow control.
· The brine maker was installed in 2016 and the computer and controls are reaching end of life.
· The computer and mixing system are crucial for ensuring the precise percentages of solution mixed.
· The computer and mixing system update will ensure years of reliable brine production for use during winter weather.
· The funding for a computer and mixing system update was included in the City Council adopted FY26 Budget and this purchase is proposed for City Council consideration in accordance with the Procurement Policy.
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council an Ordinance approving a cooperative agreement 2026-060 with AccuBrine LLC., and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Background:
In 2015 Public Works purchased the brine maker system from AccuBrine. The brine system is an automated brine maker that mixes salt and water to a precise blend to assist in melting ice from the roadways during winter weather. Part of the brine system includes a computer that controls valves, sensors and brine production. The computer and mixing system is ten years old and parts are becoming obsolete. This purchase will replace the computer system and the mixing system to the updated equipment currently used on the AccuBrine NXT Gen Brine Maker. The remainder of the system includes the mixing tank, truck loading system and storage tank battery is in good condition and does not need to be replaced.
Presenter
Shawn Graff, Assistant Director of Public Works Operations
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