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Council approves $99,880 maintenance contract to keep Geneva Generation plant operational
Summary
The Geneva City Council on Oct. 6 approved Resolution 2025-115, waiving competitive bidding to authorize manufacturer-specific maintenance on Geneva Generation Facility engines estimated at $99,880 to meet permit and operational requirements after an unusually hot summer.
The Geneva City Council approved Resolution 2025-115 on a 10-0 vote Monday, authorizing a maintenance inspection and manufacturer-specific repair of valve-train timing gears on engines at the Geneva Generation Facility (GGF). City Administrator Kathleen Voigt told the council the work is time-sensitive and manufacturer-specific and needed to keep GGF operating after heavy summer run hours.
City staff said the work — estimated at $99,880 and assigned to MAK Americas (formerly Caterpillar Power Systems) — was moved forward from a 2027 capital schedule because plant run hours increased during the recent hot season. Voigt said projects in the electric division’s capital budget have come in under budget and will cover the expense.
Officials explained the maintenance is required by the plant’s Title V operating permit, and staff included a memo and Q&A in the council packet. Superintendent Holton was present to answer technical questions from the dais.
Council discussion focused on the urgency and on longer-term operations practices. Alderman Kilberg noted that the plant operated more hours this summer and that the additional maintenance this year should yield greater savings overall.
Action details: Resolution 2025-115 approves waiving competitive bidding and authorizes maintenance work by MAK Americas in an estimated amount of $99,880. The council approved the resolution by roll call with 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
What this means: City documents say the inspection and maintenance are necessary for the facility to remain operational and to comply with permit conditions. Staff indicated the cost will be covered from the electric division’s capital accounts that were under budget.
Ending: The maintenance contract was approved; no further steps were recorded at the meeting other than routine implementation by the electric division and coordination with the vendor.
