Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH OHIO TRANSFORMER CORPORATION ("OTC SERVICES") FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MAJOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROSPECT STREET SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Executive Summary: This contract is for the purchase of a power transformer to be provided by the Ohio Transformer Corporation. This equipment is required for the completion of scheduled upgrades as part the Prospect Street Substation Improvement project.
Body
Legislative History
Res 16-190 Permission to bid
Purpose & Explanation
Bids were received on October 19, 2017 for the purchase of the major components required for the first phase of the Prospect Street Substation Improvements project. The engineering design firm assisting with this project, GPD, has analyzed the submitted proposals to make the recommendation based on the lowest and best bid for the power transformer.
Based on the consultant's recommendation, city administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with OTC Services for the purchase of a power transformer for the Prospect Street Substation Improvements. The Public Works Staff is requesting a 5% contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction. The total cost would be $231,300.00.
Total Contract = $231,300 ($220,300 - base + $11,000 - contingency)
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into a contract with OTC Services for the above amounts.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with OTC Services, 1776 Constitution Ave, Louisville Ohio. at the above listed amount.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
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