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County awards emergency generator contract for Benjamin Franklin Middle School shelter; low bid $772,770
Summary
The Board approved the FEMA‑funded generator purchase and construction contract for Benjamin Franklin Middle School to ensure an emergency shelter power source; Jamison Electric was the low bidder at $772,770; Supervisor Jamison abstained due to prior business ties.
Franklin County accepted a bid and authorized a contract June 16 for an emergency generator project at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, a designated emergency shelter. The project is largely funded by a FEMA Legislative Pre‑Disaster Mitigation grant (75% federal/25% local share) and includes installation of a 1MW generator and supporting infrastructure.
After a publicly advertised competitive bid process, Jamison Electric submitted the apparent low responsive bid at $772,770; Stratus staff reviewed the bids and recommended award to Jamison Electric. Because Supervisor Marshall Jamison formerly had ownership ties to Jamison Electric, he disclosed that relationship and abstained from the vote; he stated he no longer owns the company.
Why it matters: The generator will provide shelter power during extended outages or disasters, increasing the county’s emergency shelter capacity and resilience. The grant reduces the local capital requirement but does require a local match.
Board action: The Board awarded the contract and authorized the County Administrator and County Attorney to execute the contract documents; the vote recorded six in favor, none opposed, with Supervisor Jamison abstaining.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contracts with Jamison Electric and coordinate construction and grant reporting with Stratus and FEMA.
