Explanation
This legislation is to authorize the purchase of a Substation 125 Volt DC Battery System for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power. This unit will be used to replace failed existing battery banks in our substations. The DC power from these batteries supply power to the Division of Power's SCADA systems, power to protective relays and alarms, provides trip and close voltage for breaker operations, powers equipment indicator lights and provides DC power to inverters.
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a contract with Eco-Battery, Inc. for this purchase.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005091). One hundred twenty nine (129) vendors (118 MAJ, 5 MRB, 1 MIA, 4 F1, 1 AS1) were solicited and five (5) bids (1 AFA, 4 MAJ) were received and opened on September 12, 2013. A tabulation of that bid is available on the attached recommendation letter.
SUPPLIER: Eco-Battery, Inc., CC# 52-1985929, expiration date: 04/11/14
FISCAL IMPACT: $35,655.92 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
2012 operating expenditures for the Division of Power is $17,272.40
2011 operating expenditures for the Division of Power is $15,127.71
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Eco-Battery, Inc. for the purchase of a Substation 125 Volt DC Battery System for the Division of Power, and to authorize the expenditure of $35,655.92 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($35,655.92)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 12, 2013 for the purchase of a Substation 125 Volt DC Battery System for the Division of Power; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Eco-Battery, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a Substation 125 Volt DC Battery System will be used to replace failed existing battery banks in our s...
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