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Board approves generator-maintenance agreement, contract amendment for occupational health and special-purchase resolution for street sweepers
Summary
The board authorized a generator maintenance contract for Hammond City Hall (approximately $900 annually), approved a contract amendment adding services to Powers Occupational Health, and authorized a special purchase resolution to acquire Elgin Pelican street sweepers citing parts availability and vendor trade-in savings.
The City of Hammond board approved three procurement items: an agreement for backup generator maintenance at Hammond City Hall, a contract amendment adding services to Powers Occupational Health, and a resolution authorizing a special purchase of Elgin Pelican street sweepers.
Engineering staff presented the generator-maintenance agreement for Hammond City Hall and told the board the cost is approximately $900 annually; the vendor performs citywide generator services and had been reviewed and approved by staff. The board approved the maintenance agreement by motion and voice vote.
The controller's office presented a contract amendment with Powers Occupational Health to add an additional service; the board approved the amendment by motion and voice vote.
Public works requested a special-purchase resolution to acquire Elgin Pelican street sweepers. Staff said the vendor has a substantial inventory of replacement parts and is offering a trade-in allowance, which the staff characterized as producing substantial savings; the board approved the resolution by motion and voice vote.
No debate or dissents were recorded on these items during the meeting. Staff indicated Dean (engineering) had reviewed and approved applicable contracts and that the purchases were recommended in the city's best interest given parts availability and vendor trade-in terms.
