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Hays council approves purchase of standby generators for pump stations at $44,196
Summary
Council approved purchasing two standby generators and transfer switches from the low bidder (Allpower Electric) for a total of $44,196 after staff reviewed three distributor proposals and compared specifications.
After a staff presentation of vendor proposals for two standby generators (60 kW and 52 kW) and associated transfer switches, the Hays City Council voted to accept the low bid and authorize purchase.
Staff described the three vendor quotes and noted that all firms are distributors; installation would be contracted separately. A councilmember moved to follow staff's recommendation to purchase from the low bidder, Allpower Electric, and the motion carried after a second. The low bid figure presented by staff was $44,196 for a generator and transfer switch for one of the sites.
Council members emphasized the need to verify specs for apples‑to‑apples comparison and asked staff to ensure proper installation vendors are lined up once equipment procurement is complete.
"I'd like to file a motion... that we pursue the low bid purchase... for a total of $44,196," a councilmember said during the motion. Staff will return with contracting details for installation once the equipment purchase is in process.
