Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Master Services Agreement Contract EL008750 with American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP, Inc.) to provide funding for the purchase of wholesale electricity and associated services during 2016 for the Division of Power. The 2016 budget process computed the cost of 12 months of power supply, and additional ancillary services provided by AMP, Inc. such as diesel generator maintenance, representation on Federal power issues, staff training and customer development services.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: The total of this ordinance is $46,150,000.00. The majority of the funds $45,500,000.00 is allocated for purchase power and the balance $650,000.00 for services provided by AMP, Inc.
Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen: The Division of Power currently has contracts in place with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the purchase of wholesale electricity and ancillary services. This legislation authorizes increases in the amounts of the contracts to cover needs for 2016.
Reason other procurement processes are not used: American Municipal Power, Inc. is a non-profit organization for state municipalities and, acting as a broker, has contracted competitive prices on the City's behalf through a bidding process.
How cost of modification was determined: This modification is based upon estimated requirements for 2016 at rates as established in the existing contract.
Contract Compliance Number: 310943223, expires January 15, 2016.
American Municipal Power, Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Emergency action is requested in order that purchases may continue without interruption and payments can be made on a timel...
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