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Council approves $497,456 change order to buy second generator ahead of phase 2
Summary
Council approved using construction contingency to purchase and install both generators in phase 1 of the public works facility project for $497,456.89 to save future costs and consolidate installation work.
City staff explained that two generators for the Public Works campus are adjacent and that purchasing and installing the second generator under the current phase would reduce future price increases and avoid duplicate mobilizations. Staff requested using the existing $500,000 construction contingency to cover the $497,456.89 cost and associated plumbing/electrical work.
Council discussed the plan, including the generator sitting idle for roughly a year until the fleet building is completed and warranty/maintenance considerations. Staff said the generator would be ordered and left in place until phase 2 connections are made and that this approach was common practice for large units. After brief discussion, Council approved the change order; the motion passed with a council member making the motion and Ms. Williams seconding.
