HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-117-12/02/2008-APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 15KV ELECTRICAL SWI RESOLUTION 2008-117
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE
PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
15KV ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR POWER CONTROL CENTER
WHEREAS, the City's Light and Power Utility is in need of a 15KV electrical
switchgear power control center for the Portner Substation site; and
WHEREAS, Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company ("Powell") is the only
manufacturer that produces equipment in accordance with City specifications and that is
interchangeable with existing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, funds for the purchase of such equipment have been budgeted and approved
in the Light and Power Utility budget for 2008; 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, Article IV, Section 8-161(d)(1)a. of the City Code 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 City Code 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 Powell is the only responsible
source for the 15KV electrical switch gear power control center, which equipment is 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 this
determination to the City Manager for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved this acquisition; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(3) requires the City Manager submit all procurements over
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) to the City Council in an open meeting for final
approval.
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 Company to purchase a 15 KV electrical switchgear power control center in an
amount not to exceed $2,129,015.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the ou cil of the City of Fo Collins this
2nd day of December A.D. 2008.
May r /
ATTEST:
City Clerk