Title
Citywide Generator Maintenance and Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for generator maintenance and services for an initial term of three years:
- Curtis Power Solutions, LLC,
- National Power, LLC,
- PowerSecure, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Explanation
§ The city owns more than 250 emergency standby generators at various city facilities, including fire stations, airport buildings, transportation facilities, and communication towers.
§ These generators provide back-up electric service to vital facilities when commercial electric service is not available to help ensure the health and safety of building occupants and continuity of public services.
§ Generators must be inspected, tested, and serviced at least once a year to maintain readiness in case of emergency.
§ This contract includes routine maintenance services and on-call services as needed.
§ On March 29, 2021, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); six responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $460,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets