HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - Power Generation EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR POWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT WITH
MAINTENANCE, PARTS AND SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for power
generation equipment with maintenance, parts and service from Cummins
Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Public Works Department) for
an annual estimated amount of $60,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for annual
maintenance and load testing per NFPA 110 standards on City owned
generators at City facilities. This contract dos not include the Water or
Wastewater Plant or lift stations as they are maintained on a sperate
contract.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Sourcewell as allowed by Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The
contract is for an initial three-year period.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded
Cummins, Inc. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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