AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2024-23R, approving the purchase of a transformer for the Hilltop Substation operated by the San Marcos Electric Utility from the lowest responsible bidder Texas Electric Cooperatives in the amount of $1,645,556.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all appropriate documents to complete the purchase; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 20, 2024
Department: Utilities Department - Tyler Hjorth, Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $1,645,556.00
Account Number: C821 515 381 70200
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Account Name: Hilltop Substation
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Background Information:
On December 7, 2023, five (5) bids were received for solicitation 224-009 Hilltop Substation Transformer. The most responsive bid which provides the best value for the City of San Marcos of $1,645,556.00 from Texas Electric Cooperatives, Georgetown, Texas. This bid meets all technical requirements for this budgeted asset and provides a cost savings to the City by standardizing the City's fleet of transformers.
The purpose of this solicitation is to secure a contract for the purchase of a 18/20/30 MVA Substation Transformer for the Hilltop Substation.
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