Title
Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a Portable Diesel Generator from Cummins Sale and Service Inc. for Use by the Water Resource Recovery Facility (Sourcewell - $84,083.00)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested to authorize the purchase of one portable generator from Cummings Sales and Service inc. (Cummins) through the Sourcewell government cooperative purchasing program (010925-VRM) for use by the Water Resource Recovery Facility(WRRF).
The WRRF currently has 2 portable generators that are used to provide back-up power at lift stations when normal power sources are unavailable. This helps to prevent sewer back-ups and sanitary sewer overflows in the collection system. Of the two generators currently at the WRRF, one is at the end of its useful life and the other is only configured to provide 240-volt power. Through upgrades and the addition of 1, potentially 2 new lift stations, some will utilize 480-volt systems which are not compatible with the 240-volt generator. The new generator would have the capability to be used at all lift stations and provide the necessary back up power to prevent collection system issues.
Cummins Sales and Service of New Hudson, MI was awarded contract Sourcewell Contract No. 092222-CMM by Sourcewell government cooperative purchasing program for public services.
Cummins Sale and Service complies with the requirements of the City’s conflict of interest and non-discrimination ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are included in the approved FY26 WRRF Operations and Maintenance Budget of the Sewage Disposal System Fund.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas Jaworski, Water Resource Recovery Services Asst. Manager
Reviewed by: Keith Sanders, Water Resource Recovery Services Manager
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The WRRF’s current portable generators are at the end of their usable life or not compatible with all lift stations;
Whereas, The portable generators are used by WRRF staff to prevent sewer back-ups and sanitary sewer overflows by providing emergency power to the lift stations;
Whereas, Cummins Sales and Service of New Hudson, MI was awarded contract Sourcewell Contract No. 092222-CMM by Sourcewell government cooperative purchasing program for public services;
Whereas, Cummins Sale and Service complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination Ordinances; and
Whereas, Funds to finance this purchase are included in the approved FY26 WRRF Operations and Maintenance Budget of the Sewage Disposal System Fund;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approves the issuance of a purchase order to Cummins Sales and Service for one portable generator in the amount of $84,083.00 for use by the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF); and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution.