Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew the 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 was deemed 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.
The original contract was established 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: $0.00 in funds are needed at this time from the Division of Power’s Operating Fund.
$0.00 was spent in 2020
$0.00 was spent in 2019
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; and to extend the contract to a new expiration date of April 6, 2022. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has an ongoing need for training services to prepare staff to safely and effectively perform the tasks covered by this program; and
WHEREAS, AEP T&D Services, LLC has the skills, staff, and fully-equipped local training facility to train the employees of the Division of Power; and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of the tra...
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