Reject All Bids
CC – 1720 Civic Center Generator & Switchgear Replacement Project May 6, 2025
BACKGROUND
April 7, 2025, Public Works Department received 6 bid openings for the Civic Center – Generator & Switchgear Replacement Project MINAKO AMERICA CORPORATION submitted lowest bid at $3,088,777 Lowest bid exceeds City’s original budget for project set at $1,435,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Reject all bids, re-scope, and re-bid project
EXPLANATION
Market Volatility in Electrical Equipment Pricing: Recent fluctuations due to global economic conditions in the availability and cost of electrical distribution components, including generators, ATS units, and switchgear, have led to inflated supplier pricing Lead times and limited availability due to ongoing supply chain disruptions have increased contractor risk and material costs Labor Escalation and Availability: Labor availability, particularly for specialized electrical trades, remains constrained, potentially increasing labor costs.
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