TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-30 for Citywide Generator Services as Needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the Amount of $181,767.00 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals in Accordance With the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide Generator Services as needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the amount of $181,767.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve future renewals in accordance with the terms and conditions in the solicitation.
City Commission Options:
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide Generator Services as needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the amount of $181,767.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve future renewals in accordance with the terms and conditions in the solicitation.
• Pros: Ensures the continued operational readiness of critical backup power systems throughout the City of North Port.
• Cons: Relying on a single vendor for Citywide generator services may present risks if performance issues occur, potentially disrupting service continuity and requiring time-consuming contract review or rebidding.
Option 2: Deny Award of Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide Generator Services as needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the amount of $181,767.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve future renewals in accordance with the terms and conditions in the solicitation.
• Pros: Allows the City to complete generator services in-house. Without being tied to a third-party contractor, the City may retain more direct control over generator services. This could allow for greater flexibility in managing local staff, equipment, and resources, and adapting plans based on real-time needs rather than being bound to contract terms.
• Cons: Potentially strains internal resources by requiring the City to self-perform all generator services without external support. Limited staffing, equipment, or technical expertise could result in delays, increased maintenance costs, or service disruptions, particularly during emergencies or high demand periods.
Background Information
The Department of Public Works, Facilities Maintenance Division, in conjunction with the Utilities Department prepared a Request for Bid (RFB) for Citywide Generator Services as needed, which was advertised on Demand Star on July 16, 2025. This bid opportunity was sent to twenty-one (21) suppliers. On August 27, 2025, five (5) bids were received for RFB No. 2025-30 from the following vendors:
Ø Paramount Power, Inc.
Ø TAW Power Systems, Inc. dba Integrated Power Services
Ø Zabatt Engine Services, Inc.
Ø Accurate Power and Technology
Ø Ring Power Corporation
Based on the evaluation of the submitted bids and the established award criteria, staff recommends awarding all Citywide Generator Services included in RFB No. 2025-30 to Paramount Power, Inc.
The initial term of award will be December 1, 2025, through and including December 31, 2026. This solicitation also allows for up to two (2) additional one (1) year renewal terms at the completion of the initial term.
As permitted by the Procurement Code, purchase orders will be issued upon the award of this bid and any subsequent renewals. The submitted Bid form signed by the Bidder, together with the complete bid package and any addenda furnished by the City shall constitute a binding contract.
Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide Generator Services as needed has been reviewed by the Interim City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $85,000.00 is budgeted in the Facilities Maintenance fiscal year 2026 budget in account number 001-0760-519.46-04, R&M Buildings.
Funding in the amount of $93,750.00 is budgeted in the Utilities fiscal year 2026 budget in account number 420-6061-533.46-11, R&M Special Equipment.
Funding in the amount of $72,600.00 is budgeted in the Utilities fiscal year 2026 budget in account number 420-6062-535.46-11, R&M Special Equipment.
Funding in the amount of $ 11,940.00 is budgeted in the Utilities fiscal year 2026 budget in account number 420-6063-536.46-11, R&M Special Equipment.
Procurement
Citywide Generator Services were procured pursuant to Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VIII - Procurement, Section 2-404 - Competitive Sealed Bid Process of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
Vendor Details:
Paramount Power, Inc.
2788 Fairfield Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Attachments:
1. RFB No. 2025-30 Notice of Intent to Award
2. RFB No. 2025- 30 Award Recommendation
3. RFB No. 2025- 30 Bid Comparison Tab Sheet
4. RFB No. 2025- 30 Citywide Generator Services with all Addendum
5. RFB No. 2025- 30 Paramount Power, Inc. Submittal
6. Florida Division of Corporations Document
Prepared by: Garrett Woods, CPWP-M, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director