Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with ProLine Electric, Inc. for an upgrade of the electrical systems at the Department of Technology West Data Center. This project will include an installation of a new 1000 KW generator, installation of a new automatic transfer switch, a new 200 KVA UPS (uninterrupted power supply) unit, two (2) new 125 KVA power distribution units, and various distribution panelboards. These upgrades are necessary to ensure uninterrupted and equal distribution of power throughout the facility.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received two (2) bids (0 FBE, 0 MBE) on August 8, 2019 as follows:
Company City AS1/FBE/MBE Bid Amount
ProLine Electric, Inc. Lancaster EBOCC $1,323,480.00
Knight Electric, Inc. Columbus EBOCC $1,382,162.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid and award be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, ProLine Electric, Inc.
ProLine Electric, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1487377, expiration date January 03, 2021.
Emergency action is requested so that necessary upgrades at the Department of Technology Data Center can begin without delay.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $1,305,280.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Bond Fund with ProLine Electric, Inc. for upgrades related to the West Data Center electrical. These funds are budgeted within the Information Service Bond fund.
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To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office...
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