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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Don Davids, Asst. Chief of Support Services Aurora Fire Dept
DATE: August 28, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring for AFD fire station 4 from Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC of Woodstock, IL in the amount of $ 123,670.00.
PURPOSE:
To purchase and install a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at fire station 4.
BACKGROUND:
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.
DISCUSSION:
Four of the nine fire stations have backup emergency generators already installed, this project will continue the process of installing backup emergency generators at the remaining stations. Fire station number 4 at 800 Michels Ave is an East side fire station that houses Engine 4 and Medic 4.
A bid specification was developed and published, at a bid opening (17-38) on August 30, 2017, there were seven bids submitted. Kluber Inc and the Aurora Fire Department evaluated the bids and recommends that we accept the bid from Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC of Woodstock, IL.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Having backup emergency generators at fire stations will allow continued operations in the event of commercial power failure.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance Committee accept the bid from Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC of Woodstock, IL and approve the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring for the Aurora Fire Department station 4 at a cost of $123,670.00.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase ...
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