08/05/2025 Resolutions 2025-251 RESOLUTION 2025-251
WHEREAS, Grand Island Utilities Department Platte Generating Station uses a
spry dry absorption process to control sulfur dioxide emissions; and
WHEREAS, the process has several steps and uses several pieces of specialized
equipment including three high speed rotary Komline-Sanderson Model 1500 atomizers; and
WHEREAS,regular maintenance and testing is required for the continued essential
operation of the rotary atomizers; and
WHEREAS, the original manufacturer of Komline-Sanderson Model 1500
atomizers has designated Flanders Electric Motor Service, Inc. of Evansville, Indiana as the only
authorized repair service located in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Grand Island City Code 27-12 authorizes sole source designation of a
service provider necessary to preserve, repair, maintain or extend the useful life and value of any
asset that was purchased through an open and competitive process if due diligence shows that the
proposed contractor is the sole and exclusive provider of such service and the value of the services
do not exceed the original purchase price of the asset or value of the original contract or 50% of
its remaining useful life as determined by the Purchasing Agent; and
WHEREAS, based on the due diligence of the Grand Island Utilities Department,
the City's Purchasing Agent Patrick Brown has made the required determinations under Section
27-12 and recommends the City Council designate Flanders Electric Motor Service, Inc. of
Evansville, Indiana as the sole source provider of all services related to the maintenance and repair
of the Komline-Sanderson Model 1500 atomizers at Platte Generating Station for a period of ten
(10) years from the effective date of this resolution or such lesser time as the City maintains
ownership of its Komline-Sanderson Model 1500 atomizers at Platte Generating Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that Flanders Electric Motor Service,Inc. of
Evansville, Indiana as the sole source provider of all services related to the maintenance and repair
of the Komline-Sanderson Model 1500 atomizers installed at Platte Generating Station for a period
of ten(10)years from the effective date of this resolution or such lesser time as the City maintains
ownership of its Komline-Sanderson Model 1500 atomizers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute all contracts and related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island and to take all
other actions necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution for the effective term of this sole
source designation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, August 5, 2025.
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
coyawvSonya Cros, Deputy City Clerk
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