Title
A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the award of a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions, Inc. as a Sole Source procurement in an estimated amount of $104,776, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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The Police Department has determined a need exists to maintain the Eaton backup power equipment for the City’s primary and secondary 911 dispatch centers, network data center, and replace three end-of-life UPS units at public safety radio sites. Eaton Corporation is the creator, and manufacturer of the Eaton Uninterpretable Power Supply (UPS); and Earth Power Solutions, Inc. is an authorized representative for Eaton.
The cost to acquire replacement equipment and maintenance services will be in an estimated amount of $104,776.
Section 2-689 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Sole Source Procurement” authorizes an award without competitive bids when there is only one source available to fulfill the needs of the City
Recommended Action
That the City Commission accepts the recommendation and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the available budget and to cover on-going maintenance needs pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.