09/22/2009 Resolutions 2009-235RESOLUTION 2009-235
WHEREAS, the City Electric Department invited sealed bids for Burdick Controls
Computer Upgrade; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2009, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Metso Automation of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, submitted the only bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $224,167.00 and
WHEREAS, negotiations with Metso Automation resulted in revising two specific
areas of the bid, replacement computer costs and contractor on-site service time; and
WHEREAS, the revised contract price from Metso Automation, excluding the
computers and on-site service expenses is $195,265; and
WHEREAS, Metso Automation is the original supplier ofthe control system, and the
sole source for providing the control system upgrade, short of replacing the entire system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the revised bid of Metso Automation of
Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 22, 2009.
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Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A
September 21, 2009 a CityAttorney