SR - AGR-6128 - EMERGENCY GENERATOR BIG SERRANO PUMP STATIONAGENDA ITEM
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July 8, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
THRU: John W. Sibley
City Manager
FROM: Joe DeFrancesco ,c
Public Works Di ector
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1. SUBJECT
Award of Contract - Bid No. 134 -31; Emergency Generator for Big Serrano Pump Station (W-
668).
2. SUMMARY
Eight (8) bids for the Emergency Generator for Big Serrano Pump Station were received and
opened on June 19, 2014. The apparent low bidder is Electrical Service Solutions, Inc. for
$135,780.00.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract in the amount of $135, 780.00 to Electrical Service Solutions, Inc. and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and are available to cover the cost as follows:
600.8011.56421.18925 Emergency Generator $200,000.00
15. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
lb) Provide for a safe community — Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure
the safety of the public.
2d) Be a fiscally healthy community - Effectively manage and develop City assets.
4b) Provide outstanding public service - Provide facilities and services to meet customer
expectations.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Infrastructure Element Goal 6.0: Ensure water, sewer, and storm drain systems that meet the
needs of residents and businesses.
Policy 1.1: Provide sufficient levels of water, sewer, and storm drain service throughout the
community.
Economic Development Element Goal 6.0: Provide sufficient infrastructure to support
anticipated economic development and growth.
Policy 6.1: Provide public improvements to support commercial, industrial and institutional uses.
17. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
To ensure that uninterrupted power is available to operate critical existing water infrastructure at
the site and to avoid prolonged service interruptions during an emergency event, the Water
Division proposes to install one 250 -KW, 277/480V emergency power generator at this pump
station.
On May 13, 2013, the City Council approved advertisement for bid. The bids were received and
opened on January 7, 2014. Nine (9) bidders responded as follows:
CONTRACTOR
AMOUNT
1 Electrical Service Solutions, Inc.
$135,780.00
2 California Building Evaluation, Inc.
$137,000.00
3 Tech Electric PS, Inc.
$150,413.90
4 American Electric Company
$155,000.00
5 Baker Electric, Inc.
$169,500.00
6 Academy Electric, Inc.
$172,000.00
7 Mel Smith Electric, Inc.
$226,000.00
8 Global Power Group, Inc.
$256,436.95
The Engineer's estimate for this project is $150,000 including a 10% contingency.
Staff has conducted a license check for the lowest bidder, Electrical Service Solutions, Inc. In
addition, all reference agencies and companies contacted for the respective bidder have provided
positive feedback and good reviews.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2014 with project completion within one
hundred forty (140) calendar days.
18. ATTACHMENTS
Bid Results
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