12/19/2023 Resolutions 2023-322RESOLUTION 2023-322
WHEREAS, Grand Island Utilities Department maintains protective relaying devices
for its transmission, transformation, and distribution systems that are essential to safety and
preservation of assets; and
WHEREAS, Grand Island Utilities Department personnel have recognized the need to
replace several protective relays in the coming years; and
WHEREAS, the standardization of products purchased from a single provider will
result in cost savings and time savings for personnel responsible for implementing, monitoring, and
maintaining the equipment; and
WHEREAS, 84% of the Department's digital relaying devices are products of
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; and
WHEREAS, staff has recognized Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories as the
recommended Sole Source Provider for Protective Relaying Equipment; and
WHEREAS, Pro-Tech Power in Omaha, NE is the exclusive authorized
Manufacturer's Representative for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for the City of Grand
Island Utilities Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island Utilities Department
be, and hereby is, authorized to purchase protective relaying and networking products from
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories via Pro-Tech Power for a period of ten (10) years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayar is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island and to take all other actions necessary to
effect the purpose of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 19, 2023.
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R er G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Ji�Granere, City Clerk