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Purchase of Two Replacement Battery Backup Systems for the Energy Resources Department (District 1 and 4)
This purchase will provide Nickel Cadmium battery backup systems for the Lewis and Robson Electric Utility Substations, providing reliable DC power for the substation's control and protection systems and for critical equipment such as SCADA, communication system, trip voltages to operate breakers, and other electronic equipment. Testing of the existing systems at the substations indicate a significant reduction in reliability.
The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Storage Battery Systems, LLC, at $54,107.33. This purchase is funded by the Utility Replacement Extension and Renewal Fund.