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Town staff presented competing quotes for water tower generator, citing price and lead time trade-offs
Summary
Two vendors responded to Trappe staff's request: Kelly Generator quoted a Generac 130 kW for $54,500 (6–8 week delivery); General Power offered Perkins options including an in‑stock 150 kW for a $57,846 all-in price. Staff said five vendors were contacted.
Town Administrator Erin Braband told the council that staff contacted five companies for quotes to replace a failed propane generator at the water tower; two companies provided written responses. The bids detailed trade-offs between price and lead time.
Kelly Generator supplied a quote for a Generac 130 kW generator at $54,500 with delivery in 6–8 weeks. General Power provided two written options: a Perkins 130 kW at $52,051 plus shipping from Florida with a 12–14 week delivery, and a Perkins 150 kW that was in stock for $55,573 plus $2,273 shipping (total $57,846). The council discussed these figures while weighing vendor familiarity and delivery timing in an emergency replacement context.
