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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Don Davids, Asst. Chief of Support Services Aurora Fire Dept.
DATE: September 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring for Aurora fire station 3 from Frank Marshall Electric Inc of Aurora IL.
PURPOSE:
To purchase and install a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at Aurora fire station 3.
BACKGROUND:
Having backup emergency generators at fire stations will allow continued operations in the event of commercial power failure.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Fire Department wishes to equip all of the fire stations in the City of Aurora with backup emergency generators to provide electricity during times of electrical outages from severe weather or other incidents.
Three of the nine fire stations have backup emergency generators already installed, this project will begin the process of installing backup emergency generators at the remaining stations. Fire station number 3 at Indian Trail and Highland is the Westside Battalion headquarters and the fueling depot for the Westside fire apparatus.
A bid specification was developed and published, at a bid opening (16-38) on August 31, 2016 there were five bids were submitted. Kluber Inc and the Aurora Fire Department evaluated the bids and recommends that we accept the bid from Frank Marshall electric Inc.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Failure to provide electrical power to fire stations may impact emergency operations and response.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance Committee accept the bid from Frank Marshall Electric Inc and approve the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring for the Aurora Fire Department station 3 at a cost of $123,200.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at Aurora fire station 3, from Frank Marshal Electric Inc. of Aurora IL. In the amount of $123,200.00 for the Aurora Fire Department.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department desires to install an backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at fire station 3; and
WHEREAS , Bid tabulation # 16-38 , dated August 31, 2016, identified the lowest responsive bid for the purchase and installation of an backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring as Frank Marshal Electric Inc of Aurora Il; and
WHEREAS, Frank Marshal Electric has the ability to procure and install the generator, transfer switch and required wiring for the Aurora Fire Department; and)
WHEREAS, the 2016 City of Aurora Budget shall provide adequate funding for this item in account 255-3033-422.38-05 (SHAPE Fund) and 101-3033-422.38-05
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois does hereby authorize the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring for $123,200.00 from Frank Marshal Electric Inc. for the Aurora Fire Department and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.