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Resolution to Award a Purchase Order for the Furnishing of Variable Frequency Drives for the Water Treatment Plant East High Service to McNaughton McKay Electric ($128,076.62; Bid No. ITB-4411)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval to award a purchase order to McNaughton McKay Electric for two variable frequency drives (VFD) for the Water Treatment Plant's East High Service pumps. The VFDs control the pumps that service the East High Service District (which includes customers in the north east section of the City, approximately bound by M-14, US-23 and Fuller Road). The VFDs have exhibited signs of failure and spare parts are no longer available.
The East High Service pumps are an integral part of the City's drinking water system. They deliver approximately 1/3 of the water pumped to City of Ann Arbor customers' equivalent to an average of 5 million gallons per day. The VFDs are essential components of the East High Service Pumps and a critical to their functionality.
The City received two bids for ITB 4411 as follows: McNaughton McKay and Integrated Power Services, LLC, of which McNaughton McKay was the lowest responsible bidder.
Bid 1: McNaughton McKay Electric: $128,076.62
Bid 2: Integrated Power Services, LLC: $179,106.00
The purchase order grand total is for $128,076.62 which includes the base bid of $110,460.76 to fabricate and deliver two 350 HP VFDs, as well as Alternate No. 1 for the purchase of a bypass contactor and Alternate No. 4 for manufacturer's training on the new equipment.
The resolution includes a contingency in the amount of $13,000.00 to cover change orders to be approved by the City Administrator.
The total estimated total project amount for the East High Service Variable Frequency Drive replacement is $175,000.00.
McNaughton McKay Electric complies with the requirements of the City's living wage and non-discrimination ordinances.
Funds in the amount of $128,076.62 are avail...
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