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COMMISSION AGENDA
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March 24, 1997
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Utility Department Requesting Authorization to Award a Bid for One 50
KW Portable Generator
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to award Bid #97-004
for one 50 KW Portable Generator to Florida Detroit Diesel- Allison North at a
cost of$36,000.00.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This equipment is needed to enhance the Utility Departments ability to maintain
sanitary sewer service to our residents during emergencies where loss of power occurs.
This generator would be used to power the three master lift stations which pump sewage
to the treatment plants. We have previously purchased two 25 KW generators which can
be used on the 24 smaller lift stations. The 25 KW generators are not large enough for the
master lift stations.
Only two bids were submitted for Bid # 97-004; National Electric Systems, Inc. Of
Boonville, New York for $35,000 and Florida Detroit Diesel- Allison North of Sanford
for $36,000. References were requested from National Electric Systems, Inc. and they
provided a local vendor for engine warranty work but no local vendor for generator
warranty work. The engine warranty vendor had not heard of National Electric Systems,
Inc. but indicated they would honor any engine warranty work. National Electric
Systems, Inc. has not provided any portable generators to the this area for us to inspect.
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Florida Detroit Diesel- Allison North has previously supplied the 25 KW portable
generators and we are very satisfied with those generators. Many parts between 25 KW
and 50 KW are the same (filters, hoses, ETC.) because the 50 KW is essentially a
turbocharged version of the 25 KW package. The purchase of the generator from Florida
Detroit Diesel- Allison North is recommended due to product familiarity and maintenance
efficiency. The Deputy City Clerk's bid summary is attached.
FUNDING:
The funding sources for this $36,000.00 portable generator is from the Utility
Department Capital Equipment Line Code (3600-56410). This equipment was originally
scheduled to be lease purchased but has been changed to outright purchase in the Budget
Revision. Although $35,000 is budgeted for this purchase, sufficient savings have been
realized to cover the $1,000 over estimate by not purchasing a $2,000 storage shed. The
funds for this equipment will be expended within 120 days of approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommend that authorization be given to to award Bid #97-004 for one 50
KW Portable Generator to Florida Detroit Diesel- Allison North at a cost of$36,000.00.
The funding source would be the Utility Capital Equipment line code (3600-56410).
ATIACBMENTS:
1. Deputy City Clerk Bid #97-004 Summary
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Attachment No. 1
PROJECT TITLE: One 50 KW Portable Generator
BID NUMBER: 97-004
BID OPENING DATE: February 12. 1997
The bid opening was called by: JP. Petrencsik
Title and Time: Purchasing Director
Bid opening was closed:
2:04 P.rn.
2:17 p.m.
Present as witness:
Kip Lockcuff. Public WorkslUtility Director
Nancy Vobornik. Admisistrative Secretary/Purchasing
Bid Bond Required:
NO
Performance Bond Required: NO
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Bids Received:
1. National Electrical Systems, Inc.
13357 State Road 12, Suite A
Boonville, NY 13309
in the amount of$35,000
2. Florida Detroit Diesel - Allison North
1500 Dolgner Place
Sanford, FL 32771
.-' in the amoWlt of$36,000
cc: Public Works Department
City Manager
Purchasing Department