title
Purchase Order - Platts POWERdat and COALdat (NB)
explanation
Platts will provide COALdat and POWERdat software service to GRU. This data base service allows us to obtain nationwide information to benchmark fuel and load characteristics with other utilities. They also provide call-in analysis hours, unlimited access to Resource Data International online for designated sites, unlimited technical support, and one-day training for each product.
This is an annual fee from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. GRU has purchased this software service for the last 5 years and found it to be extremely useful, especially during contract negotiations.
recommendation
The City Commission approve the issuance of a purchase order to Platts which provides GRU with POWERdat and COALdat software services in an amount not to exceed $40,000
fiscal impact
The cost will be divided between the Strategic Planning Department and the Energy Supply Department and the funds have been budgeted in FY 2005 for this expense.
drafter
Prepared by: Ed Regan, Assistant General Manager for Strategic Planning
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager