10/13/2009 Resolutions 2009-255RESOLUTION 2009-255
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department engineering staffroutinely reviews relaying and
system configurations to ensure maximum redundancy in order to provide uninterrupted service to
our customers; and
WHEREAS, a recent review of Substation H revealed a single contingency situation
that could result in the failure of the entire substation; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department wishes to enhance the reliability of the electric
distribution system by adding redundancy to Substation H; and
WHEREAS, the department engineering staffdeveloped a Request for Proposals for
Engineering Services for modification of Substation H to add a breaker and required auxiliary
equipment for the #2 generating unit; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal for engineering services was publicly advertised
in accordance with the City Purchasing Code, and four firms responded to the Request for Proposal;
and
WHEREAS, the proposal of Black and Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri for the
Burdick Unit #2 Generator Breaker Engineering Services was submitted in accordance with the terms
and the specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein at a not to exceed cost of
$84,600.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Black and Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri, is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2009
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Margaret~I~rnady, Mayor =' -~
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form d y~~" ~.
October 12, 2009 II City Attorney