Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Master Services Agreement Contract with American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP, Inc.) to provide funding for the purchase of wholesale electricity and associated services during 2017 for the Division of Power. The funds authorized by this ordinance will cover the costs 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 for 2017.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: The total of this ordinance is $306,000.00. $210,000.00 is allocated for purchase power and $96,000.00 for ancillary 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 2017.
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 2017 at rates as established in the existing contract.
Contract Compliance Number: 310943223, expires 2/1/18.
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 DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested in order that purchases may continue without interruption and payments can be made on a timely basis.
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