Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program that is formal and progressive. The proposed training is manifestly impractical to bid as AEP is the only vendor able to offer up to five (5) complete apprenticeship programs at their local facility eliminating the need for travel and additional expenses. AEP is also able to offer additional elective and customized classes to meet the specific needs of the Division of Power.
This contract will be for one (1) year from the date of execution, with the option to renew annually with the approval of City Council and the appropriation of necessary funds.
VENDOR: AEP T&D Services, LLC (31-1750857, DAX #019902), Expires September 12, 2021
AEP T&D Services, LLC 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $200,000.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase in the Division of Power’s Operating Fund. This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of the 2020 Operating Budget Ordinance 2926-2019.
$0.00 was spent in 2019
$0.00 was spent in 2018
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Power System Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a need to establish a new contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical app...
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