HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 2, 2012 C-06AGENDA ITEM C 006
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Fire
Station No. 3 Standby Generator
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2012
PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bids for Fire Station No. 3 standby generator.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The standby generator at Fire Station No. 3, shown in Exhibit A, is a
natural -gas -fueled 4 -cylinder generator manufactured by Kohler in
1975. The fire station is an essential facility that relies
on the standby generator to maintain operations during electrical outages.
The generator at Fire Station No. 3 has become less reliable and parts are difficult to find. Inaddition,
the generator runs on natural gas, which can be unavailable during large scale disasters. Staff
recommendsthe existing generator be replaced with a diesel -powered generator similar to those at City
water wells, wastewater lift stations] and storm water pump statons.
On February 19,2003, the City Council approved Olympian (supplied by Caterpillar) as the standard for
standby electric generator equipment in the City. The specifications reflect that Council action.
The specifications are on file in the PublicWorks Department. The planned bid opening date is
May 30, 2012. The estimated cost is $65,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Replacingthis 37 -year-old generator will reduce maintenance and repair
costs and improve reliability.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding will be specified at the time of contract award.
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PublicWorks Director
Prepared by Charles E. Swimley, Jr., City Engineer/Deputy PublicWorks Director
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APPROVED:
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager
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