Title
Main Pump Station Emergency Generator Breaker (Emergency Replacement) - Proposal
History
Public Works staff experienced a failure of the back-up emergency generator breaker that is responsible to provide emergency power to the Village’s Main Pump Station. In order to repair this critical component associated with the consistent and timely delivery of water, staff contacted Electrical Systems, Inc. (ESI), East Hazel Crest, Illinois. ESI’s costs include $6,730 for parts and $3,390 for labor; for a total of $10,120.00.
ESI has experience in repairing water-system electrical components and have assisted with emergency repairs in the past. Due to the importance of the backup generator, and the time it takes to order and receive parts, ESI was contacted so that the parts could be ordered in conjunction with the Committee and Village Board approval process.
Due to various failures of related equipment, Greely and Hansen LLC, Chicago, IL was requested to evaluate the motor control center and its ability to effectively switch from ComEd power to generator power. Based on Greely and Hansen’s recommendations, Public Works will be returning to the Committee and Board for approval to upgrade the system.
On May 4, 2015, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the contingency account, 031-6001-484950, and will be transferred to accounts 031-6002-461700 and 031-6002-443200 to cover the cost for this emergency repair.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to waive the bid process;
And
Transfering funds from the water fund contingency account to the appropriate operating accounts;
And
Accept the proposal from Electrical Systems, Inc. (ESI) of East Hazel Crest, Illinois for the emergency replacement of the Main Pump Station Emergency Generator Breaker at a cost not to exceed $10,120.00.