HomeMy WebLinkAboutH. A&A ELECTRIC COMPANY - BACKUP GENERATORS & TRANSFER SWITCHES (HEALTH)City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of 80 PACE
NUMBER KW backup generator and two 200 AMP transfer switches for
6!23/08 the health department Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one 80 KW
backup generator and two 200 AMP transfer switches from A&A Electric Co. of Beaumont, TX in the
amount of $39,794 and an additional $1,281 for a fence to enclose the equipment:
BACKGROUND:
The health department has received one-time public health preparedness discretionary funding to
purchase a backup generator in case of a natural or man-made event that would not warrant
evacuation, but continuity of services within the City. Having backup power at the health department
will allow for continued use of the facility for patient care and will prevent loss of vaccines and other
medications. Of the five (5) bid packets that were mailed/emailed or inquired, two (2) bid packets
were received:
Vendor Amount Additional bid for fence
A&A Electric Co. $39,794 $1,281
Beaumont, TX -
BC Miller Electric Co., Inc. $52,945 $2,484
Nederland, TX
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Grants funds are budgeted in account no. 101-1331-542.92-00, HGO815.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one 80 KW
backup generator and two 200 AMP transfer switches from A&A Electric Co. of Beaumont, TX in the
amount of $39,794 and an additional $1,281 for a fence to enclose the equipment.
D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Director of Health
Underhill, CPA, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: YDA DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
APPROVED
APPROVED BY /Ifs
CITY MANAGER
Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Ma)tager
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY