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Depot Substation Distribution Circuit Addition (B)
Staff recommends awarding the contract to engineer, procure and construct distribution circuit additions in the existing Depot Substation to PSD Inc.
Explanation
Developments in the urban core of the city and reliability considerations necessitate additional distribution circuit capacity in the area served by the Kelly Substation. Due to site limitations and technical considerations these improvements will be constructed within the existing Depot Substation yard which is located adjacent to the Kelly Substation. Major elements of the project include a 56 MVA power transformer, an electrical equipment enclosure that incorporates power circuit breakers and associated equipment. Distribution circuits will be designed to exit the substation underground to minimize the visual impact of the substation.
An invitation to bid was sent to nine pre-qualified firms. Due to strong demand for power utility services five bidders chose not to bid. Of the three firms responding, one was disqualified for failure to include a bid bond, leaving two responsive bidders. The recommended award of this contract is based on the combination of factors that includes price, delivery, total owning cost, and the firms' qualifications and experience. Both bidders were found to be essentially equal in regards to experience and total owning cost, therefore PSD, Inc. was chosen based on their submission of the lowest bid price and because the bid included a five year warranty instead of the three year warranty offered by the competing bidder. A bid tabulation is attached for reference.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Interim General Manager or her designee to execute a contract with PSD, Inc. to engineer, procure and construct distribution circuit additions in the existing Depot Substation; and 2) approve the issuance of a purchase order to PSD, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,540,533.86.
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