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RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT $930,790 FOR THE GRAYSON POWER PLANT UNIT 9 CHILLER OVERHAUL,
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
WHEREAS, Glendale Water and Power Department’s (“GWP”) Grayson Power Plant has a combustion gas turbine which uses a Chilled Water System, manufactured by Trane Technologies, as its cooling mechanism (“Unit 9”); and WHEREAS, after 20 years of use, and after being service, maintained, and repaired by various vendors, other than Trane, the chiller has stopped working requiring a complete overhaul and extensive repairs by a qualified and experienced vendor; and
WHEREAS, without the chiller, Unit 9 can only generate 35 MW net energy during high heat conditions which typically coincides with periods of high demand; and
WHEREAS, Trane is the original equipment manufacturer for the chiller, has factory trained and certified technicians who have proprietary access to the Trane software and controls, and engineering support necessary to provide the full service/support that is needed to overhaul, properly maintain, and service the Unit 9 chiller; and
WHEREAS, as described in the report Dated October 22, 2024 by the Interim General Manager of GWP, City Council authorization is being requested to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790, which includes a 25% contingency for any additional repairs, replacement parts, and refrigerant that may be needed during the overhaul; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years, as described in the report dated October 22, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
The City Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding, and authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement 2 1
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with Trane U.S. Inc. for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2024.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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City Clerk