HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. A&A ELECTRIC - INSTALL 60KW GENERATOR @ CENTRAL FIRE STATIONCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE sUBJECr: Recommendation to approve the quote for I PAGE
NUMBER installation of a 60KW Generator at Central Fire Station for
Juue 16, 2009 Page 1 of I
the Fire Deuartment.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approves awazding a quote for the installation of a 60KW
generator from A&A Electric of Beaumont, Texas in the amount of $10,308.23
BACKGROUND:
The 30 plus yeaz old 30KW generator located at Central Fire Station burned up during extended use during Hurricane Ike.
The Fire Department has a 60KW Generator salvaged from the old Fire Station Number 6. The $10,308.23 cost will
include the installation of a 200 amp reverse service 4-wire plug, receptacle and control cable that will allow the generator
to be easily relocated if needed. City Staff will furnish the labor and equipment to set and construct the pad and fence for
the generator.
The City Electrical Inspector solicited quotes from local vendors with the following results:
A&A Electric Company, ojBeaumong TX $10,308.23
Allied Electrical Contractors, of Beaumont, TX $15,482.00
B. C. Miller Electric Company, of Nederland, TX $15,732.00
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
This purchase will require a budget amendment to Account #001-1121-522.92-00 to complete this project.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approves awarding a quote for the installation of a 60KW
generator from A & A Electric of Beaumont, Texas in the amount of $10,308.23. The cost of $10,308.23 is the lowest
cost with the best value.
LARRY D. RICHARD, FIRE CHIEF
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SHAWNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGE
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