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Council reviews generator quotes; Kelly 6–8 week option chosen over General Power alternatives
Summary
Council reviewed competing quotes for a diesel generator to replace a broken propane unit: Kelly Generator offered a Generac 130 kW for $54,500 (6–8 weeks), while General Power quoted Perkins models including an in‑stock 150 kW for a total of $57,846 (including shipping).
Council discussion on Sept. 11 cataloged multiple vendor proposals for the emergency replacement of a broken propane generator at the town water tower. Staff said they contacted five companies and received multiple quotes; Kelly Generator quoted a Generac 130 kW at $54,500 with delivery in 6–8 weeks, while General Power submitted quotes for a Perkins 130 kW at $52,051 plus shipping with a 12–14 week lead time and a Perkins 150 kW listed as in stock at $55,573 plus $2,273 for shipping (total $57,846).
Bilbrough Electric provided a preliminary electrical-work quote of $8,900 based on Kelly Generator's specifications and stated it would need a follow-up site visit to prepare a comparable quote if the council opted to pursue General Power's alternatives. The council referenced those comparative prices and delivery timelines before voting to proceed with the Kelly/Bilbrough combination under emergency authorization.
