SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order: 21Q-219-TO-14 Electrical Trade Contract Services, Cam Lock Systems for Radio Towers - Chuck’s Stokes Electric of Central Fla, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $164,333)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On October 5, 2021, the Board approved a contract with one (1) firm to provide electrical services on an as-needed basis for Marion County.
Marion County Public Safety Communication (PSC) requests approval to utilize this contract and Chuck’s Stokes Electric of Central Fla, Inc. (Stokes) for the installation of CAM-LOCK systems and secondary automatic transfer switches (ATS) at ten county radio tower sites to improve emergency power resiliency and ensure continuity of communications during generator failures. The project will enable rapid connection of portable backup generators when permanent generators fail, addressing vulnerabilities identified during the 2024 hurricane season and reducing downtime during emergency events.
Attached for review is a copy of Stokes’ proposal. Upon approval at today’s meeting, PSC will issue a purchase order to Stokes for the full project amount and the proposal will become backup to the project file.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; project cost is $164,333. Funding is available in AA310529-546301 (General Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize staff to release the purchase order for Stokes under 21Q-219-TO-14.
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