REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 26, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: STEPHEN A. HOGG, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: TIMOTHY J. TOMPSETT- Provisional Chief of Wastewater Facilities Maintenance
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the award of the sole source repair and rewind of one 2500kw ideal electric brushless AC generator for $260,712.69:
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee to award the repair and rewind of one 2500KW Ideal Electric Brushless AC Generator without advertised competitive bidding utilizing the sole source exception in the Fresno City Charter
2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee to issue a contract for said service to Stanley Electric Motor Company, Inc., without advertised competitive bidding
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council Award a $260,712.69 repair contract to Stanley Electric Motor Company of Stockton, California.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities ("DPU"), Wastewater Management Division is seeking to award a repair contract in the amount of $260,712.69 for repair and rewind of one 2500KW Ideal Electric brushless AC generator.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno ("City") requires the use of a steam turbine generator to maximize the efficiency of power generation at the Wastewater Management Division's power generation facility. Due to the large power and heat requirements of the City's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility ("RWRF") power expenses are offset by utilizing a turbine driven cogeneration facility generating power from methane gas supplied by anaerobic digesters. Power and steam are generated by the turbines and further optimization is realized by capturing the excess steam and...
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