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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR FOR THE SAFETY CENTER.
Executive Summary: With support from Engineering and a consulting engineer, specifications have been developed for the replacement and installation of a backup emergency power generator for the Safety Center (Fire and EMS). We are requesting permission to go to bid.
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Legislative History
$75,000 was budgeted for a replacement generator in the 2012 budget.
Purpose & Explanation
Emergency generator backup power for the Safety Center is needed for ongoing operations in the event of a short- or mid-term power outage. By 2012, the current backup generator was failing (reliability issues and water leaking into fuel tanks) so $75,000 was budgeted in 2012 for replacement. Due to additional issues with the existing generator, a trailer mounted city generator is currently providing emergency backup power to the Safety Center.
During the process of developing a replacement configuration, it became evident that installation costs would be significantly greater than expected. With the assistance of Engineering, a consulting engineer was engaged to develop specifications for the project. The engineer's estimate is $130,000 ($45,000 for the generator, $30,000 for the transfer switch and $55,000 for labor and material). A carry-over appropriation of the remaining $65,622 in funds from 2012 ($9,378 used for consulting services) as well as an additional appropriation is requested along with the request for City Council's acceptance to bid.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
XXX Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council grant permission to go to bid for a replacement emergency power generator for the Safety Center.
Submitted by,
Bob Carter, Fire Chief