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Council reviews competing quotes for water-tower generator; local vendor chosen despite near-competitive pricing
Summary
Council members reviewed multiple quotes for a diesel replacement after the propane generator failed: Kelly Generator (Generac 130 kW) $54,500, General Power (Perkins 130 kW) $52,051 plus shipping, and General Power (Perkins 150 kW in stock) $57,846 including shipping. The council favored Kelly for local support and existing contract.
Town Administrator Erin Braband told the council staff solicited bids from five firms and received two vendor responses for diesel generators to replace a broken propane unit at the water tower.
Written quotes recorded in the minutes show Kelly Generator offered a Generac 130 kW unit for $54,500 with a 6–8 week delivery window. General Power supplied two Perkins options: a 130 kW model for $52,051 plus shipping from Florida (estimated 12–14 week delivery) and a 150 kW unit in stock at $55,573 plus $2,273 shipping (total $57,846).
The council discussed delivery time, equipment capacity and logistics; Bilbrough Electric provided an $8,900 electrical work quote based on Kelly’s specs but said it would have to revisit the site to quote to General Power’s specifications. Commissioners emphasized the value of a vendor that is local and already under contract with the town, a factor that influenced the final procurement decision.
