TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract No. 2953-0126 for the 2026-2028 Utilities Generator Maintenance to Interstate Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $220,565.21
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BACKGROUND:
The Public Utilities Department utilizes thirty-six (36) stand by generators and four (4) portable generators to provide emergency power at the City’s fifty-two (52) pump stations. It is critical that each generator is maintained to ensure that during an emergency they will be available. A multiyear contract was prepared by City staff for the Utilities Department generator maintenance.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Bids for the 2026 Utilities Generator Maintenance were opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. One (1) bid was received for the Contract and read out loud. The bid summary is as follows:
The low bid by Interstate Power Systems is 10% below the engineer’s estimate. Interstate Power Systems has previously completed similar work for the City and completed this work to the City’s satisfaction.
Funds will be charged to the 2026 Water & Sewer Operating Fund / Lift Stations / Contractual Services (Org 50080031, Object 524200, $69,784.44). Funds will be budgeted for years 2027 and 2028 at the amounts provided in Interstate Power Systems’ bid.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award Contract No. 2953-0126 for the 2026 - 2028 Utilities Generator Maintenance, in the amount of $220,565.21, on behalf of Interstate Power Systems Inc.
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