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County Administrator's Report 8. 35.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/02/2020
Issue: Purchase of Generator for the Work Release Facility Through Sourcewell Contract #120617-KOH
From:	Cassie Boatwright
Department:	Facilities Management
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Emergency Generator Located at the Work Release Center - Cassie C. Boatwright, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board approve issuing an Emergency Purchase Order, in the amount of $88,865.86, to TAW Power Systems, Inc., on Sourcewell Contract #120617-KOH, to purchase one Kohler 300 KW Generator.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140836, Object Code 53401]

BACKGROUND:

Recently a storm came through the area with severe lightning strikes in the Fairfield Drive and Pace Boulevard area. The generator at the Work Release Center took a direct hit to the transfer switch, causing major damage to the generator. The Work Release Center houses inmates and requires emergency generator back-up to support critical electrical needs in the event of commercial power interruption.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140836, Object Code 53401]

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This Recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, FL 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II Purchases and Contracts.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, a purchase requisition will be submitted to the Office of Purchasing for processing.

Attachments
Generator Quote
Risk Mng Supervisor Report