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Geneva committee approves substation maintenance, safety equipment and wastewater service contract waivers
Summary
The Committee of the Whole approved a $29,900 contract for Peyton Street substation preventive maintenance, a WESCO equipment purchase (~$95,163) for remote racking, and a waiver to a $39,728 proprietary service agreement for water/wastewater plants; votes were voice approvals without recorded opposition.
The Committee of the Whole on Jan. 5 took several operational actions for city utilities and infrastructure.
Item 3a: The committee voted to award a contract to Electrical Testing Solutions for Peyton Street substation preventive maintenance in the amount of $29,900. Superintendent Holton told the committee ETS has worked for the city previously and performed well. Alderperson Reineke asked about references; Holton confirmed past contracts and testing work.
Item 3b: The committee authorized the estimated purchase of remote racking equipment and accessories from WESCO for about $95,163. Staff noted an expired certificate of insurance in the bid packet that was updated before the purchase order will issue; the voice vote carried unanimously.
Item 3c: The committee approved waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the city administrator to execute a service partnership agreement for proprietary equipment at the water and wastewater treatment plants (approx. $39,728). Staff explained the vendor requires its service contract and that capital funds are available for associated upgrades; the voice vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: These items fund routine maintenance and safety upgrades for city electric and water infrastructure; waiving bidding for proprietary equipment reflects vendor contracting constraints and staff justification.
What’s next: Staff will finalize contracts and ensure required insurance or documentation is on file prior to purchase orders and implementation.
