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...
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