June 18, 2014
Public Works
DATE: June 18, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Tawfic Halaby, Deputy Director of Public Works
Carl Capistrano, Facilities Maintenance Superintendent
Subject:
Approve a Contract with Lorbel Inc. for Generator
Inspections, Testing and Maintenance of all City
Emergency Generators
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Expenditures will be funded through approved fiscal years 2024 - 2027 Facilities Maintenance Operating
Budget (01232231-400524).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
City staff is seeking approval for a contract with Lorbel Inc. to inspect, test, and repair all City emergency
generators.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution to award a contract with Lorbel Inc. for inspections, testing and repair services of all
emergency generators for all City of Richmond Facilities for a period of three years for total contract amount not to exceed $150,000, with two, one-year options to renew for $40,000 per year - Public Works Department (Daniel
Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-
5482/Carl Capistrano 510-620-6896).
AGENDA
REPORT
June 18, 2014
DISCUSSION:
The City requires annual testing and inspections of its generators to ensure compliance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the State of California and to ensure efficient operation in an emergency.
City staff posted a request for proposals (RFPs) to the City’s public bidding system, BidsOnLine, on October 3, 2023. Sixteen prospective bidders (attached) downloaded the information.
On October 30, 2023, Lorbel Inc. was the only responsive bidder. The bid was reviewed by Public Works staff members, and it was determined that Lorbel Inc. is extremely qualified for the services requested.
City staff members request City Council approval of a three-year standing contract with Lorbel Inc., with a total contract amount not exceeding $150,000, and two one-year options to renew for $40,000 per year.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Contract
Attachment 2 – Resolution
Attachment 3 – BidsOnline Prospective Bidders
Attachment 4 – Canvass of Bids