HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - GeneratorsMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 4, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO GENERATORS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of two generators from
Cummins Southern Plains, LLC for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the Capital Projects General
Facilities Fund for a total amount not to exceed $96,620.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for two 175 KW generators and two auto transfer
switches for Fire Stations 1 and 4. These generators will be installed
during the construction projects. The generators will provide backup
power for the buildings.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) as allowed by
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Cummins Southern Plains, LLC. The Facility Services and Purchasing
staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
CH/LW