09/10/2024 Resolutions 2024-221 RESOLUTION 2024-221
WHEREAS,hydrogen was leaking at a rate of 1400 ft3/day,which is greater than the
recommended max leakage rate of 390 ft3/day; and
WHEREAS, the leak was found to be at the T3 high voltage bushing and Platte
Generating personnel have taken the unit offline; and
WHEREAS,the normal bid process could take four to six weeks during which time
PGS would need to remain offline; and
WHEREAS,the loss of PGS requires the City to purchase higher cost power,which
can cause the rate of energy to increase to our customers; and
WHEREAS, Plant staff solicited all know potential suppliers and found only one
bidder,AGT Services from Amsterdam,New York,that could supply bushings and work in a timely
manner at a cost not to exceed $646,245.00.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City's Emergency Procurement
Procedures be implemented and authorize AGT Services of Amsterdam,New York to perform the
repairs in the amount not to exceed $646,245.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 10, 2024.
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Roger G. teele, Mayor
Attest:
J. Granere City Clerk