TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Marjorie, G. Craig, P.E., Director of Utilities
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: April 3, 2018
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RESOLUTION NO. 27-18: AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT TO GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC CABLES AND PLUGS FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $120,000
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 27-18 awarding an agreement to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. using the U.S. Communities Governmental Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Contract EV2370 for the purchase of electric cables and plugs for portable generators in a not-to-exceed maximum amount of $120,000.
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Background:
The purchase of the electric cables and plugs for the City of Delray Beach (City) portable standby emergency generators are required to ensure the new generators are ready for quick connection to lift stations, buildings, and other critical infrastructure, instead of hardwiring. When generators are purchased, they do not normally come with plugs and only a short standard cable, so these are ordered separately. The purchase of the 23 generators during Hurricane Irma were done on an “as available” basis and although cables and plugs were requested, they were not available.
On December 20, 2017, Kansas City, Missouri awarded a five year contract to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. (Graybar), effective from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2023, with renewal options for up to three (3) additional two (2) year terms.
The solicitation was conducted by Kansas City, Missouri as the lead agency for the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. The City is currently registered as a Participating Public Agency with the U.S. Communities Governmental Purchasing Alliance. Cost savings and other benefits the City will realize by using the U.S. Communities Governmental Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. include:
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