For City Council Meeting May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, Acting City Manager
FROM: Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance and Facilities
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Request City Council to Authorize the Release of Bids for Fire Station 204 Generator Installation, City Project No. 240202.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Release of Bids for Fire Station 204 Generator Installation, City Project No. 240202.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Rialto has five fire stations strategically located throughout the City. Each station acts as a frontline response to fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other critical incidents. Fire Station 204, one of the City's five stations and located at 3288 Alder Avenue, plays a pivotal role in the safety and well-being of the Rialto community and certain San Bernardino County Fire District services.
Fire Station 204 is currently without a reliable backup generator. The existing generator is prone to failure, and because of its age, staff experiences significant difficulties obtaining repair parts. Further, it is a non-tiered diesel generator that supplies power to a limited section of the fire station.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The backup generator is an essential facility component contributing to the timely dispatch of firefighting units, paramedics, and other emergency responders during a power outage.
On May 16, 2023, a purchase order for $89,907 was issued to Harris and Associates within the City Manager's signature authority for the design of a backup generator at Fire Station 204. The project design has been completed and is ready for construction bids.
The new electrical and temporary power supply will expand the power feeds to additional areas of the building, allowing it to remain operational in the event of a power failure. This would ensure that the Fire Department delivers an uninterrupted level of service. The design incorporates a top-t...
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