10/10/2017 Resolutions 2017-286RESOLUTION 2017-286
WHEREAS, a major inspection and overhaul of the turbine generator at Platte
Generating Station is performed every five years and during this inspection the generator is
completely disassembled and all components are cleaned, inspected, repaired, or replaced as
necessary; and
WHEREAS, at the May 23, 2017 meeting, Council approved the contract for the
Turbine Generator overhaul to Reliable Turbine Services for the fall outage in the amount of
$892,891.00; and
WHEREAS, during this inspection, it was discovered that several components need
repair which could not have been identified until the unit was disassembled and the cost of the
additional repairs is estimated at $1,000,000.00 and would extend the current outage an additional
two weeks; and
WHEREAS, the City's Procurement Code allows Council to issue a declaration of
emergency and authorize emergency procurement based on the most competitive method that the
situation allows.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a declaration of emergency procurement for
Emergency Repairs to the Platte Generating Station Turbine is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 10, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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