REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Max Olin, Capital Projects Administrator
Subject:
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Approve and authorize Service Agreements with ECB Solutions, LLC and MVA Power, Inc. for the purchase of electrical switchgear and transformer equipment for the Central Library and authorize appropriation in the amount of $221,494
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Statement of Issue:
On April 14, 2023, the electrical equipment that powers the Central Library failed, resulting in the Library's closure. A temporary generator has been in place while purchase of equipment to permanently fix the electrical equipment could be acquired. On July 18, 2024, bids were publicly opened for the Central Library Electrical Switchgear Replacement Project. City Council action is requested to award service agreements to ECB Solutions, LLC and MVA Power, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for each piece of equipment.
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the equipment for this project is $221,494. Funds for this project are requested from the Infrastructure Fund (314) to be appropriated to business unit 31440040.82200.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the purchase of electrical switchgear and transformer equipment from ECB Solutions, LLC and MVA Power, Inc. in the amount of $221,494; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and ECB Solutions, LLC for the purchase of 3-phase padmount transformer; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and MVA Power, Inc. for the purchase of padmount switchgear; and,
D) Authorize the appropriation of $221,494 from the Infrastructure Fund (314) to business unit 31440040.82200.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended actions...
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