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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 CH/LW