Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility (VCWRF) will utilize this purchase of a Aksa, AT400, 400 kW mobile generator with trailer to provide emergency power in the event of a power failure. The current stationary generator has reached the end of its service life and must be replaced. The 400 kW mobile generator is needed until the stationary generator is replaced. The generator meets the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulatory requirements for back-up power for specific processes at both VCWRF and the dewatering facilities, supplying the necessary output, input, voltage, standby/prime kilowatts and speed. PRICE ANALYSIS - There is no previous price comparison. Pricing was obtained using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 501-15. Staff reviewed the proposed pricing and certified that the pricing is fair and reasonable.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing items under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. BuyBoard contracts have been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of government entities across the State of Texas.
ADMINISTRATION CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $26,235.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. |
