HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-133-11/07/2000-APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 15KV ELECTRICAL SWI RESOLUTION 2000-133
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE
PROCESS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE OF A
15 KV ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR POWER CONTROL CENTER
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Collins Light and Power Utility requires purchase of a 15 KV
electrical switchgear power control center for the Dixon Creek Substation site; and
WHEREAS,Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company("Powell")is the only manufacturer
that produces equipment in accordance with specifications; and
WHEREAS,funds have been budgeted and approved in the Light and Power Utility budget
for 2000; and
WHEREAS, the interchangeability of equipment throughout the electrical system benefits
the City in reduced engineering, construction and start-up costs, maintenance and inventory costs,
and safety; and
WHEREAS,Powell has agreed to hold to its pricing from 1998 in an economy and industry
where pricing has increased; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 8-161(d)(1)a. of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
authorizes the Purchasing Agent to contract for material without competition if there exists only one
(1) responsible source; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 8-161(d)(1)c. of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
authorizes the Purchasing Agent to contract for material without competition if,a particular material
or service is required to maintain interchangeability or compatibility as a part of an existing
integrated system; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that only one responsible source exists
for the 15KV electrical switch gear power control center manufactured by Powell, which is the
particular equipment required to maintain interchangeable and compatible breakers and relays
throughout the City's electrical system; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has submitted the requisite justification for said
determination to the City Manager for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the justification for this
acquisition; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(3) requires approval of this purchasing method by City
Council for items costing more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars($100,000)prior to acquisition.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to contract with Powell Electrical
Manufacturing to purchase a 15 KV electrical switchgear power control center in an amount not to
exceed $1,224,445.50.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 7th day of November,
A.D. 2000.
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk