FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
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UPS AND BATTERY CHARGER MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a purchase order service contract with Odyssey Power Corporation for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and battery charger inspection and preventative maintenance services for Plant Nos. 1 and 2 and pump stations, per Specification S-2019-1081BD, for a total amount not to exceed $125,490 for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, with four, one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of $25,098 (20%) for each contract period.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (the Sanitation District) contracts routine inspection and preventative maintenance for UPS and battery chargers. The UPS and battery charger systems provide continuous power to loads after a utility loss until standby generators provide power and allows continuous monitoring of treatment plant process and pump station status during a power outage. The intent of this service contract is to ensure reliable, functioning battery back-up power for critical operational equipment and IT equipment located throughout the Sanitation District's treatment facilities; keeping business systems up and running when electricity supply is disrupted.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain a proactive asset management program
* 24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
PROBLEM
Currently, there are over 160 UPS and battery charger locations with various manufacturers and models that require routine inspection and preventative maintenance throughout Plant Nos. 1 and 2 and pump stations. Preventative maintenance associated with UPS and battery chargers requires the combination of specialized technical skills and highly technical pieces of electronic equipment. The lack of proper routine inspection and maintenance could lead to catastroph...
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