HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - GeneratorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 175 KW GENERATOR AND ATS SWITCH FOR THE
SERVICE CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 175 KW generator
and ATS switch for the Service Center from Cummins Sales and Service
for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund for a
total amount not to exceed $55,539.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 175-watt generator and ATS (Automatic Transfer
Switch) for the Service Center. This generator will be installed by an
electrical contractor when received. The generator will provide backup
power for the entire Service Center complex and the fuel island.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Sourcewell Cooperative 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 Sales and Service. 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.
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