SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize purchase order(s) to multiple vendors as listed, for the maintenance, purchase and rental of generators, replacement parts, and services from October 1, 2023 through the duration of the respective contract term or through February 3, 2025, whichever comes first, in the cumulative not to exceed amount of $1,590,000.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(a) ,Single Source, and 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.(consent)
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SUMMARY:
This authorization is for the maintenance, purchase and rental of generators, replacement parts, and services. Historically, most purchases and rentals for Building & Maintenance’s (B&M) and Public Utilities’ generators, as well as services, repairs, replacement parts, and load banking have been procured by piggybacking contracts or as single source.
This request will follow the single source or piggyback contract(s) as listed below:
Single Source:
Ring Power Corporation:
Single Source for Caterpillar engines
Cummins, Inc:
Single Source for Cummins engines
Ring Power is Caterpillar’s only authorized representative to perform services and repairs on Caterpillar generators. Cummins is the only authorized representative to perform services and repairs on Cummins generators. Use of another company to perform these services and repairs may void portions of coverage still under warranty.
Piggyback:
Ring Power Corporation:
Piggyback Sarasota County IFB #191778JSO ~ Service, Maintenance and Purchase of Xylem and Caterpillar Equipment valid through February 3, 2024, with one (1), one (1) year renewal option. This piggyback will be used for services.
Ring Power Corporation and Cummins, Inc:
Piggyback Sourcewell #092222 (State of Minnesota) (CAT & CMM) ~ Electrical Energy Power Generation Equipment with Related Parts, Supplies and Services valid through November 22, 2026. This piggyback contract will primarily be used for Caterpillar rentals as needed. Ring Power is the authorized Caterpillar dealer under this contract. This contract may also be used to procure Caterpillar and Cummins parts at a discounted rate.
Mid-Florida Diesel, Inc
Piggyback Hernando County ITB #23-TFG037/JG Generator Maintenance and Emergency Repair; valid through April 24, 2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options. This piggyback contract will be used as needed for the preventative maintenance of auxiliary (portable) power generators.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5666611-546500
3277327-563800-96664
Future fiscal year funds subject to annual budget approval