03/27/2000 Resolutions 2000-104
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-104
WHEREAS, during inspection ofthe combustion turbine at Burdick Station, internal
damage was found to the turbine blades; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that adequate generation capacity be available when
needed in the upcoming peak load season; and
WHEREAS, using the City's standard procurement procedures will not allow the
required generation capacity at Burdick Station to be returned to service in an acceptable time frame;
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WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to act quickly to proceed with purchasing the
necessary items to ensure timely repair and adequate generation capacity at Burdick Station; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to deal with this emergency by
proceeding under Section 27-13 ofthe Grand Island City Code (1988 ed.) and declare and authorize
an emergency procurement procedure; and
WHEREAS, bids were obtained for gas turbine blades in accordance with Section
27-13 of the Grand Island City Code; and
WHEREAS, Preco Turbine & Compressor of Houston, Texas, submitted a bid for
such project in the amount of $40,000 plus tax and freight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use ofthe City's emergency procurement
procedures in this situation is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Preco Turbine & Compressor of
Houston, Texas in the amount of $40,000 plus tax and freight for such gas turbine motor blades is
hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor
be entered into for such project, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on March 27, 2000.
Cindy K. Jo
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March 24, 2000 .... City A torney