SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to Ring Power Corporation for the maintenance, purchase and rental of generators, transfer switches, replacement parts, and services, in the not-to exceed amount of $600,000.00 through September 30, 2023 in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Most purchases and rentals for Building & Maintenance’s (B&M) and Public Utilities’ generator and transfer switches (B&M), as well as services and repairs, replacement parts, and load banking have been made by piggybacking contracts.
This request will follow the piggyback contract(s) as listed below:
Ring Power Corporation:
Piggyback Sarasota County IFB #191778JSO ~ Service, Maintenance and Purchase of Xylem and Caterpillar Equipment; valid through February 4, 2024. This piggyback will be used for services.
Ring Power Corporation:
Piggyback Sourcewell #120617 (CAT) ~ Electrical Energy Power Generation with Related Parts, Supplies and Services; contract term 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 parts at a discounted rate.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
FY23 5666611-546500
FY23 3277327-563800-96664
Future fiscal year funds subject to annual budget approval