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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID NUMBER 163-2003, PACKAGED ENGINE
GENERATOR SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider awarding bid 163-2003 to Clifford Power Systems, Inc. for the
purchase and site delivery of a packaged engine generator system in the total amount of
$30,679.00, authorize staff to execute the necessary contract documents, and take any
necessary action.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this contract are available in the following accounts:
173-48899-0003 TIF #2-CIP-Opryland/Ruth Wall......................................$30,679.00
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this bid is to establish competitive pricing for the purchase and site
delivery of a packaged engine generator system.
The packaged generator will provide backup power to the Ruth Wall Lift Station in the
event of a power failure. The purchase is being funded under the Opryland TIF
Program. This lift station serves Opryland Hotel and Convention Center and replaces
the Wildwood Lift Station and the Trencor Lift Station.
The generator is powered by a diesel engine, which switches on and off automatically in
the event of power loss. The generator will be installed on a concrete pad adjacent to
the existing lift station and inside the lift station security fence to prevent access to the
general public.
Bids were sent to eight vendors with two vendors responding. The lowest bid received
was from Clifford Power Systems, Inc. Clifford Power met all of the required
specifications of the bid. The second bidder submitted a bid that exceeded the required
specifications stipulated in the bid package.
August 25, 2003 (9:08AM)
.,, The low bid meets the City's needs for this emergency generator and represents an
acceptable price for the package specified. Opryland Staff agrees with City Staff's
recommendation to award the purchase to Clifford Power Systems, Inc. for a total
amount not to exceed $30,679.00.
Staff recommends approval.
August 25, 2003 (9:08AM)