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ITEM: RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT POWER FAILURE
REQUEST: Ratification of emergency purchase orders issued to various vendors for the Water Treatment Plant 4160V Feed Failure to M1 in the amount $191,862.00.
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EXPLANATION: On January 5, 2024, the Water Treatment Plant experienced a failure of the 4160V power service to the M1 building. Due to this power failure over half the plant (M1 and the lime plant) is running on generator power until this electrical service can be fixed.
To date the following purchase orders have been issued for this emergency.
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PO Number |
Amount |
Vendor |
Description |
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240454 |
$75,000.00 |
PORT CONSOLIDATED, INC. |
EMERGENCY GENERATOR FUEL EXPENSE |
|
240429 |
$7,836.00 |
EATON CORPORATION |
EMERGENCY INSPECTION - WTP 4160V SWITCHGEAR |
|
240447 |
$50,845.00 |
PANTROPIC POWER, INC. |
EMERGENCY GENERATOR RENTAL |
|
240446 |
$58,181.00 |
LOVELAND ELECTRIC II, LLC |
EMERGENCY REPAIR |
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$191,862.00 |
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Pursuant to the Purchasing Manual, emergency purchases are exempt from competition in an emergency situation, when the need is the result of a serious and unexpected occurrence and demands immediate action. However, emergency purchases over $50,000 still require Council approval.
Staff is requesting ratification of emergency purchase order issued to various vendors for the Water Treatment Plant 4160V Feed Failure to M1 in the amount $191,862.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NOT AT THIS TIME
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: An insurance claim is being submitted for this item. If not covered by insurance, staff will return to Council with a budget amendment.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Ratification of emergency purchase orders issued to various vendors for the Water Treatment Plant 4160V Feed Failure to M1 in the amount $191,862.00.