10/24/2023 Resolutions 2023-275R E S O L U T I O N 2023-275
WHEREAS, during the fall outage at Platte Generating Station it was found that the
wedges could no longer be tightened without affecting unit reliability; and
WHEREAS, to follow the formal bidding process would extend the length of the
outage and cost an estimated $50,000 per day for replacement power and contractor costs; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department requests to use Section 27-13 Emergency
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Procurement and solicited written bids from contractors; and
WHEREAS, the bid from MD&A Repairs Division of St. Louis, Missouri was the
low bid in the amount of $244,683.00 and can be completed with the required schedule constraints.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Utilities Department can use Section 27-13
Emergency Procurement to have MD&A Repairs Division of St. Louis, Missouri replace the wedges
at a cost of $244,683.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2023.
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Ro r G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
1 Granere, Deputy City Clerk