Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.gov/pw
Item # 24
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 4, 2026
TOPIC: Award of Aggregate Agreements for Backup Power Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
AGENDA TITLE
Award of Aggregate Agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Company dba Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC for On-Call Generator Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 26-075) (General & Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC to provide on-call generator maintenance and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $115,000, with provisions for four, one-year extensions, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency (PWA) is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the operational reliability of emergency and standby power systems that serve critical City facilities, including water and wastewater facilities, Santa Ana City Hall, the Corporate Yard, and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. To support the continuous operation of these facilities, PWA requires professional on-call generator maintenance and repair services to ensure emergency power systems remain reliable and operational during planned and unplanned power outages.
The City's diesel and natural gas-powered generators, automatic transfer switches, control systems, fuel systems, batteries, and associated equipment are subject to routine wear, aging, and unexpected mechanical or electrical failures. Regular preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair services are essential to maintain operational readiness, maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the service life of these critical assets.
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The City has an ongoing need for specialized maintenance and support services for its backup power systems. These services require technical expertise, manufacturer- specific knowledge, specialized testing equipment, and diagnostic capabilities that are not available in-house. Utilizing qualified specialized contractors helps ensure dependable backup power, protects critical infrastructure, and supports the uninterrupted delivery of essential public services during power disruptions.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-075 was issued on June 2, 2026, on the City’s online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows:
320 Vendors notified
6 Santa Ana vendors notified
17 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
4 Responsive proposals received
0 Responsive proposals received from Santa Ana vendors Proposals were opened on June 23, 2026, and evaluated. Four proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline and were determined to be responsive to the specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP.
Staff recommends awarding agreements to Global Power Group, Inc. (Exhibit 1), Odyssey Power Corporation (Exhibit 2), Quinn Power Systems (Exhibit 3), and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC (Exhibits 4). The recommended firms demonstrated the qualifications, technical expertise, and experience necessary to provide comprehensive generator maintenance and repair services for the City’s emergency and standby power systems. Global Power Group, Inc. and Quinn Power Systems each bring over five years of experience working with, and are current vendors of, the City of Santa Ana, providing valuable familiarity with the City's standards, procedures, and operational requirements. Additionally, all four recommended vendors have successfully performed comparable emergency generator maintenance and repair services, demonstrating their capability to deliver reliable, high quality services in support of critical infrastructure.
Their extensive experience and strong performance history reduce project risk and provide confidence that the work will be completed efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with the City's expectations.
Given the critical nature of the City’s emergency power systems and the need for timely response during planned and unplanned outages, staff recommends establishing agreements with multiple qualified contractors. Access to multiple vendors will provide the City with greater flexibility to schedule preventative maintenance, obtain specialized technical expertise, respond to emergency repair needs, and ensure continuity of service when contractor availability is limited. This approach will help maintain the Backup Power Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
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reliability of the City’s backup power infrastructure and support the uninterrupted delivery of essential public services.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Subsequent fiscal year funding for renewal options, if exercised, will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council consideration. The following is an estimate of expenditures by fiscal year. Actual expenditures may vary by fiscal year based on operational needs, provided total expenditures do not exceed the total aggregate contract amount authorized by City Council.
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit – Account
No.
(Project No.)
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account
Description
Amount
CONTRACT (ONE-YEAR TERM)
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$45,343
01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$45,3432026-27
(Aug 4 –
Jun 30)
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$13,603
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$4,657
2027-28
(Jul 1 –
Aug 3) 01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$4,657
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2 1
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$1,397
CONTRACT (ONE-YEAR) TOTAL $115,000
OPTIONAL FOUR ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$45,343
01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$45,3432027-28
(Aug 4 –
Jun 30)
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$13,603
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$50,000
01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$50,0002028-29
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$15,000
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$50,000
2029-30
01117609-
62320 General Fund Building
Maintenance, $50,000
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Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$15,000
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$50,000
01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$50,0002030-31
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$15,000
06017640-
62300 Water Fund
Water Utility
Production & Supply,
Contract Services-
Professional
$4,657
01117609-
62320 General Fund
Building
Maintenance,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$4,6572031-32
(Jul 1 –
Aug 3)
06717650-
62320
Regional
Transportation
Center
PWA-SARTC
Operations,
Maintenance &
Repair Buildings &
Ground
$1,397
OPTIONAL FOUR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TOTAL $460,000
TOTAL (FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT): $575,000
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement with Global Power Group, Inc.
2. Agreement with Odyssey Power Corporation
3. Agreement with Quinn Power Systems
4. Agreement with West Coast Energy Systems, LLC
Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director of Public Works Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager