SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to ICON Supply, Inc., dba ICON Technologies of Tampa, FL for Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 with the option for two, one-year renewals at the City’s discretion pursuant to Invitation to Bid #21-21, Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #21-21, Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives was issued on March 23, 2021. One bid was received and was considered responsive to the requirements set forth in the solicitation. ICON Technologies represents the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with the bid specifications for Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives for the supply, installation, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair services of Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives for the Public Utilities Department on an as-needed basis.
Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are installed throughout the Public Utilities water and wastewater system at multiple plants and lift stations. Since 2015, as old units break down or near the end of service life, the City has been working on replacing, maintaining, and installing additional units on an as-needed basis. These VFDs are used to control essential motor and pump speeds to meet optimum conditions and to reduce and/or eliminate electrical waste thereby reducing maintenance requirements, energy consumption, and cost of operation.
The initial contract period will be May 21, 2021 through May 20, 2022, with the option for two, one-year renewal terms.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY21 are available in Public Utilities’ cost centers, cost code 550400 Operating Supplies and 546200 Repairs & Svc-Other Equip.
Funding for future fiscal years (FY22 through FY24) will be requested within contract calendar and spending limits.