HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 22-118MARCH 22, 2022 22-118 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID TO NORTHERN ELECTRIC INC. FOR INSTALLATION
OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR THE OSHKOSH GRAND
OPERA HOUSE ($86,191.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for an electrical
contractor to install the generator for the Grand Opera House; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, the following is the only bid:
NORTHERN ELECTRIC INC.
314 N. Danz Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54302
Total Bid: $86,191.00
WHEREAS, this bid meets the minimum specifications and staff has reviewed the
bid and recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same, all
according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct. Nos. 03221020 7204-63004 Machinery & Equipment- GOH Improvements
03221020 7214-63004 Buildings- GOH Improvements
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: March 10, 2022
RE: Award Bid to Northern Electric Inc. for Installation of Emergency Generator for the
Oshkosh Grand Opera House ($86,191.00)
BACKGROUND
The current emergency generator at Grand Opera House is 36+ years old and has reached the end of its
service life. To date this project has incurred a total of $61,920.48 in costs for the cooperative purchase of
the new generator (JFTCO Inc.- $45,970.48) and architect/engineering fees (Hanson Design Group-
$15,950). This memo addresses the remaining work of this project which is to accept bids for an electrical
contractor to install the generator. If approved the project is expected to commence this summer and be
completed by the spring of 2023.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Hanson Design Group, Facilities Maintenance and the Grand Foundation
staff, Purchasing prepared bid specifications for the final installation of this generator. This bid includes
removing the existing generator, installing the new generator, making all final electrical connections and
decommissioning the former unit. Bids were due March 3, 2022. The bid tab is attached. After reviewing
the sole bid received it was concluded that Northern Electric Inc.’s bid met the minimum bid
specifications and was competitive.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this bid for the installation of this generator is $86,191.00. Combining the costs of
work done to date ($61,920.48) with this final installation bid ($86,191.00), the total fiscal impact for this
project is anticipated to be $148,111.48. Finance has confirmed there sufficient CIP funds available for
this project that will be charged between A/N#: 03221020 7204-63004 (Machinery & Equipment- GOH
Improvements) and A/N# 03221020 7214-63004 (Buildings- GOH Improvements).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the bid for this project be awarded to Northern Electric, Inc. for $86,191.00.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager John M. Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager
VENDOR INFORMATION BID PREQUAL ADDENDUM BID BOND
1 OF 1
Northern Electric Inc
314 N Danz Ave $86,191.00 YES YES YES
Green Bay WI 54302
CITY OF OSHKOSH
GRAND OPERA HOUSE EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION
BIDS OPENED MARCH 3, 2022
BID TAB