Res 022-2022 Purchase Water Purification Portable Generator 03/01/2022 Resolution No. 22-2022
Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Tier 3, 400 KW Emergency
Portable Generator and associated trailer for emergency response to
power failures and compliance with Senate Bill 3 (87th Legislature),
from Loftin Equipment, in the amount of $165,510.00
WHEREAS, one of the City of Wichita Falls' Strategic Goals is to Provide Quality
Infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to be able to respond to emergency situations within
its public water supply, and,
WHEREAS, the City has performed an evaluation of needs and capacities to be
able to respond to emergency situations involving the loss of power at critical drinking
water facilities, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls advertised and requested bids for the
purchase of the City's Portable Generator for Water Purification; and,
WHEREAS, bids were received and publicly opened on February 9, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to purchase a portable generator for the City's
Water Purification Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
City staff is authorized to purchase a Tier 3, 400 KW emergency portable generator
and associated trailer for emergency response to power failures and compliance with
Senate Bill 3, from Loftin Equipment, in the amount of $165,510.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of March, 2022.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BID TABULATION
BID 22-05 TRAILER MOUNTED GENERATOR
VENDOR BRAND DELIVERY DATE TOTAL
Loftin Equipment Kohler Sept 2022 $165,510.00
Universal City, TX Tier 3
LJ Power, Inc LJ Power May 2022 $215,000.00
Austin, TX Tier 4
ASCO Wichita Falls, TX Generac Sept 2022 $237,500.00
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BIGGS MATHEWS INC.
Consulting Engineers
February 14,2022
Daniel Nix
Utilities O orations:Manager
City of.Wichita Falls
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Wichita Falls,Texas 76301
RI Trailer Mounted Mobile.Finergency Generator
City of Wichita Falls
Dear Mr_Nix:
As you arc aware,in Seplcnuh::r t)2l and again in December 2021 Biggs& Mathews,lac. provided the
('it,...of WI Aim 1 rill with detailed specifications for a'1'railer Mn.nucil'E ier 3&Tier 4 Generator,
fnWednesday,November 17, 2(121 the('iry-'e:r.r^.ivart f51 i,(')bikk with quote s That r rased from
S2I5.000 to$26;.2 (a. With neither bid.met:.n;_ :I:._ H•pL.i heat ion requirements,all bids were
subsequently rejected;sped Iteators were midi l i;'d liir I-..ability and the getcr for was re-bid.
On February 9,2022,. tree(3)bids were received w_: .i iletitcs that ranged from a low of$165,510 to a
high of S237,500,and as requested 1 have re,•i!,.1'e-i'. : R•:ia,.; recent bids to determine compliance with the
modified specifications am]to render a recommendation for award_
The following iaari)M1 ltioora is pro',idcd kir IlicCity'seonsiderition:
BO OFLOFTINEOUfPMF'VT: ,RI!)AMOUNT(TIER 3) -!f6S,51a9
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fill OF L.f POtvER, f 1C..- ip,AMOUNi-oyeR 4J-s21 5,f}Of
▪ Bird a Tit r'.1,551) KN.:gr'nc'r,r?ru-;rn rrthsr,rrrft l enrripfrati;,e l'.'r1Jt Tier 4 Spccaficatio ps'.
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BID OF ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY::BID AMOUNT(TIER 4)-$237,500
> kid a Tier 4 500 K It'generator in substantial coo plientee with 71'rr 4 c Oen/ions
Y l iricicr f'rovic/. rl ray.",?(2.) wor'rim;in het(1?f.(!re (5) '''ear warranty.
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Based on the ahci.,c iiintxl Iiaftwinarion,it is my reeummentlalion that 1h City of Wichita Falls award the
generatorbicl to Loftin Equipment in the hie]aanmount of$16 ,510.
Regi:ird;.
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CITY Of' WICHLITA FALLS
GENERATOR DESIGN REPORT
GENERAL
City of Wichita Falls requested that stand-by mobile generator pecilicatioas he developed in
order to provide for emergency stand-hy^ power at<In 011C cil`LIR' °Ilrce(3)de ignacd pump
station sites with anticipated emergency loads provided by [lie City as shown below.
NORTH BE.VFRLF PUMP STATION—PROPOSED GENERATOR LOAD:
�+111'Pump Cie — 1785RPM
0rw,t.c'460 Volts—274Amps.
f r+�tt - 186 KW
( ode G Motor
Solt Starters
Dry Type Transformer Size - 10 KVA
287 WEST PUMP STATION—PROPOSED GENERATOR LOAD:
800 Amp, Main
150 HP Pump&Motor— 1785 RPM
3—Phrase 460 Volts— 175 Amps,
Code EU Motor
Across Line Starters
Dry Type Tran f rrmer Size— 10 KVA
287 EAST PUMP STATION—REQUIRED~GENERATOR LOAD:
400 Amp, Mara
60 HP Pump&Motor— 1785 RPM
3 --Phase 460 Volts— 77Amps,
Code G Motor
Across Late Starters
Dry Type Transformer Size—5 K
EPA Ki lISSION STANDARDS ANDARDS CONSIDERATION
When selecting a generator set_ consideration :should he given to iilc ini r.tl4 i l 4','llll >I 'l1�
generator so as to comply With Environmental Protection Agency(FPA)emission rules and
xoac��s�a
regulations. Typically, current mobile generator Ncts arc manufactured to comply with Tier 3 or
Tice 4 EPA emission standards,depending on the intended use and size of the generator.
Having reviewed the various Ticr3 and Tier 4 ri.quircments, if the City intends to utilize the
generator exclusively for"Emncrgency Purposes Only"and not as a stationary stand-by power
supply, then a Tier 3 generator set would suffice_ Tier 3 compliant generator would allow for the
following operations:
• Unlimited use for emergencies(power outage, flood, fire etc.)
Maintenance/Testing operation for up to 10,0 hra/yr.
• 50 hrs_tyr_of the 100 hrs./yr. can be used for;
o Non-Emergency situations if no financial arrangement.
o Local reliability as a part of financial arrangement with another entity if specific
criteria are met,
If the City intends to utilize this generator(now or in the future)outside of the above operating
restrictions then a Tier 4 generator set should be selected.
RECOMMENDED GENERATOR SET
A 500 KVAA'400 KW mobile generator set,operating at 277/460 volts will provide adequate
ciuiertgencv power to either one of the Ihrec (.7) above designated pump stations. The City will be
rcqu_rcd t&y install at each of the pump i<alic.rti. a compatible cmerfacncv mobile type connection
to which the mobile generator can he co;ince:ed. Since this generator is a mobile unit and will
not he a permanent site mounted unit,an Autiiiriai ie Transfer Switch(ATS) will not be required.
In addition, specifications have been prepared and attached to this report,for both a Tier 3 and
Ti.cr 4 mobile miler mounted.generator.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Depending on whether the City decides to p archase a Tier 3 or Tier 4 generator set,the following
are reunnmcncicd budgets_
Tier 3 Trailer Mounted Generator Set•µ Including 20%Contingency- S2.00,000
Tier 4 Trailer Mounted Generator Set—Including 2Q%Contingency - $375,000
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