Laserfiche WebLink
AW.~r~13 CONTRACT FOR WELLHOUSE NO. 3 <br />(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #00-29) <br /> By: Brian Olson, City Engineer <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />At the August 8, 2000, City Council meeting the City CounciI had questions regarding issues for <br />the installation of a generator in Wellhouse No. 3. These issues include: <br /> <br />· Annual maintenance costs <br />· Reliability of natural gas generators <br />· Advantages of natural gas generators <br /> <br />The City has received a letter from Bolton & Menk regarding these issues. The annual <br />maintenance costs associated with a generator are anticipated at approximately $950 per year. <br />This would be a cost that would be required for two overhauls per year and these overhauls <br />should be handled by an individual qualified for such work. <br /> <br />Natural gas generators have a very good track record associated with loss of service. Reliant <br />Energy was contacted regarding the probability of loss of natural gas service during periods of <br />electrical power outages. They responded by saying the probability that both power sources <br />would be out at the same time is "practically zero." <br /> <br />In the letter from Bolton & Menk, Mr. Bob Brown went on to say that he would recommend <br />natural gas generators whenever possible because they provide an unlimited supply of fuel, there <br />are no costs associated with spill control, and the unlimited supply of fuel can be used to shave <br />costs during periods of peak electrical demand. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends awarding the contract including installation of a generator and construction of <br />Wellhouse No. 3 to the lowest responsible bidder, Infinity Builders Corporation, in the amount <br />of $503,300.00. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to adopt .Resolution #00-08-XXX awarding the contract including installation of a <br />generator and construction of, Wellhouse No. 3 to Infinity Builders Corporation in the amount of <br />$503,300.00. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br />Director of Public Works <br />Finance Officer <br /> <br />CC: 08/22/00 <br /> <br />-277- <br /> <br /> <br />