CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY PROCUREMENT AWARDS
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Procurement 22-100F, Aspen Model Update, to Primera Engineers for an amount not to exceed $59,920
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Director
BACKGROUND:
The City of Naperville - Electric Utility (Utility) utilizes ASPEN OneLiner for modeling of its 138kV and 34kV power system. This modeling allows the Utility to accurately set relays, perform short circuit analysis, and perform power flow studies on its’ system. These studies are critical in ensuring a safe and reliable 138kV and 34kV network.
The model needs an update due to recent project work and system changes. The Utility currently does not have any staff trained in updating the model and as such reached out to Primera to perform engineering services.
DISCUSSION:
Per the terms of the master services agreement, Utility staff requested a proposal to perform engineering services to update the ASPEN model. Staff has confirmed Primera’s proposal is in accordance with pricing terms agreed to within the master services agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: N/A
Aspen Model Updates are expensed to the below Architect and Engineering account. In 2023, there was $115,000 budget for this type of work. Additionally, this award comes off of Munis contract 2544 which has $879,113 available on it, this award will not add more money to the contract as it will be expensed within the existing balance. This award can be accommodated within the 2023 budget.
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Total Budget Amount |
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40321300-531301 |
Electric Utility Fund |
$115,000 |
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