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Board approves one‑year extension to town generator contract with 5% increase
Summary
Selectmen authorized a one‑year extension of the town’s generator maintenance contract with A & J Generator and Equipment, accepting a requested 5% price increase to $41,685 for the final year of the three‑year agreement; staff said the vendor was the sole bidder originally and has performed reliably.
The board voted to authorize the First Selectman to sign a one‑year extension to the town’s generator maintenance contract with A & J Generator and Equipment at a new total of $41,685, reflecting a 5% increase for the third contract year. Purchasing staff noted the original award attracted a single bidder; staff said the contractor has performed well across multiple municipal sites, including utilities, public works, emergency management, the school system and the fire department.
The purchasing agent explained that while the contract did not include an escalation clause, the requested 5% adjustment is a modest deviation from the original bid and the town’s procurement team and finance director recommended approval to maintain continuity of service. Selectmen voted to approve the price adjustment and extension; staff will return to competitive bidding when the contract expires.
