TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: December 6, 2023
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED BY ABB AND GE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS; APPROVING ABB, INC. AS THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR THE PURCHASE, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED BY ABB AND GE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: The Department of Environmental and Engineering Services (DEES) utilizes a range of electrical equipment and components from ABB (including GE Industrial Solutions) for its water and wastewater treatment plants and lift station operations;
There is a critical requirement for regular maintenance, repair, and the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts for ABB and GE Industrial Solutions equipment, including generator parts, switchgear, breakers, transformers, protective relays, AC drives, and programmable logic controllers;
ABB, Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide electrical equipment and repair maintenance services with up-to-date factory-trained and authorized engineers, ensuring the highest industry standards;
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: $24,850 - $100,000 (461-6019-536.65-81)
CONTACT PERSON: Curt Keyser, DEES Director