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Vote on a request to award a two year generator service contract to Atlantic Power Solutions by way of resolution and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.
ABSTRACT Recommendation to award the two year generator service contract to Atlantic Power Solutions, Inc. by adoption of a resolution and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.
A Bid from Atlantic Power Solutions, Inc.
B. Resolution
C. Contract
Introduction & Background: The Emergency Operations Center is responsible for the service of twenty eight generators throughout the County for use in times of power outage and emergencies. The EOC has historically solicited bids for this annual service, and received bids this year from three vendors. The lowest overall bid was submitted by Atlantic Power Solutions for $12,425.
Discussion and Analysis: The primary owner of Atlantic Power Solutions, Inc. is Commissioner Walter Petty, who was elected into office in December, 2010. North Carolina General Statute 14-234 (d1) provides an exemption to the conflict of interest provisions stated in 14-234 (a). Section 14-234 (d1) excludes a County with no town or city with a population of more than 15,000 based on the most recent official federal census.
The statute requirements for the process are: (1) must be approved by specific resolution adopted in open and public meeting, (2) the contract or series of contracts does not exceed $40,000 in a twelve month period, (3) the amount of the contracts must be specifically noted in the annual financial audit, (4) the governing board shall post in a conspicuous place in the courthouse a list of contracts which briefly describes the contract and shows the total amount. (This list must cover 12 months and be updated at least quarterly and (5) the official entering the contract may not participate in any way in the vote.
Budgetary Impact: $12,425.00
Recommendation: Recommendation to award the two year generator service contract to Atlant...
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