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Ratify an amendment for continued one-time preventive generator maintenance for Austin Energy with Grid Solutions (US) LLC, in the amount of $250,231 and authorize a second amendment for future services to increase the amount by $500,000 and to extend the term by 12 months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,231. Funding: $250,231 was available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Austin Energy.
Fiscal Note
Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Ratification.
MBE/WBE:
This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The ratification was for additional funding needed to complete the overhaul of generator circuit breakers at Sand Hill Energy Center. Funding originally forecasted for this contract was not sufficient to cover cost increase for parts, services, and Delivered Duty Paid shipping.
The contract provides one-time preventative maintenance services in the overhauling of generator circuit breakers at Sand Hill Energy Center. The overhaul includes poles and hydraulics on two hydraulic mechanism generator circuit breakers and equipment. The required maintenance at 20-year intervals ensures the continued operation of the circuit breakers and will allow the plant to safely provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
The requested amendment is for additional time and funding a...
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