Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ALSTOM GRID, LLC FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MAJOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROSPECT STREET SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Executive Summary: This contract is for the purchase of 69Kv Circuit Breakers which will be provided by Alstom GriD LLC. This equipment is required for the completion of scheduled upgrades as part the Prospect Street Substation Improvement project.
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Legislative History
Res 16-190 Permission to bid
Purpose & Explanation
Bids were received on April 26, 2018 for the purchase of two (2) 69Kv Circuit Breakers and associated components needed for the second phase of the Prospect Substation Improvement project. The engineering design firm assisting with this project, GPD analyzed the proposals to make their recommendation on the lowest and best bid for the above mentioned components.
The city administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Alstom GriD LLC for the purchase of the 69Kv Circuit Breakers for the Prospect Substation Improvement project. Staff is recommending Alstom GriD LLC as the lowest bidder. Staff received two complete bids and one incomplete bid. The total cost is $80,680.00 which includes staff training and emergency spare part inventory. The budget amount for this equipment was $84,000
Total Contract = $80,680 ($73,800 - base + $6,250 training + $630 spare parts)
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into a contract with Alstom GriD LLC for the above amount.
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 Alstom GriD LLC, 1 Power Lane, Charleroi, PA 15022
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