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RESOLUTION NO. 21- 0 5
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12
TO THE CONTRACT WITH OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (OMI); AND
APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
TRANSFERRING $887,000.00 FROM USE OF FUND
BALANCE TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT GENERATOR CAPITAL PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby approves Amendment No. 12 to the contract with Operations
Management International (OMI). A copy of Amendment No. 12, marked Exhibit
"A" is attached hereto, and made a part hereof.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby approves a budget adjustment transferring $887,000.00 from Use of Fund
Balance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator Capital Project.
PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of February 2005.
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SO DRA SMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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AMENDMENT NO. 12
TO
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 12 to the Agreement for Operations, Maintenance and Management Services for
the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant dated September 1, 1994 (the
"Agreement"), made effective on the 9th day of February, 2005, by and between the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, whose address for any formal notice is 113 W. Mountain St, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
(hereinafter the "City") and Operations Management International, Inc., with offices at 9193 S. Jamaica
Street, Suite 400, Englewood, Colorado 80112 (hereinafter "OMI") is made and entered into for purposes
of amending certain provisions of the Agreement, to prevent the facilities covered by the Agreement from
being deemed to be used in the trade or business of OMI pursuant to Section 141 (b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, the City and OMI agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
Article 4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following Article 4.1:
4.1 For services rendered during calendar year 2005 the City of Fayetteville shall pay to OMI
the actual cost of services performed plus an annualized management fee of Eighty One
Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars and Eighty Six Cents ($81,697.86). Said fee
and estimated cost (base fee) shall be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. The
management fee for subsequent years will be determined proportional to the increase in
estimated cost.
2. Article 4.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following Article 4.3:
4.3 OMI estimates the cost for services for calendar year 2005 shall be Five Million Three
Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Eighty -Nine Cents
($5,327,252.89). Details of said cost are shown in Appendix J. The base fee shall be
negotiated each year in September for the upcoming calendar year. Should the City and
OMI fail to agree, the base fee will be determined by the application of the base fee
adjustment formula shown in Appendix F. Should the actual expenditures exceed
estimated expenditures by more than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) in any year of
this Agreement, specific approval will be obtained from the City prior to OMI incurring
additional costs.
3. A new Appendix L is added in the form attached hereto.
This Amendment No. 12 together with the Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings with respect to the subject matter set
forth herein. Unless specifically stated all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect. Neither this Amendment nor the Agreement may be modified except in writing signed by
an authorized representative of the Parties.
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The Parties, intending to be legally bound, indicate their approval of the Amendment by their signatures
below.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Roger B. Quayle
Senior Vice Presi ent
HI Date: 6 2/0 12 --oto S
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ItrWilliams
City Attorney
Date: 7//1-I (di
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Appendix J
COST DETAIL
The annualized estimated costs for calendar year 2005 are as follows:
Description
Direct Labor & Benefits
Labor Markup
Electricity
Electrical Markup
Other Direct Costs
Other Direct Costs Markup
Subtotal
Fixed Fee
Lift Station Odor Control
Capital Item Amortization
Power Generator Project
Equipment Costs
Construction Management $
Total Est. 0 & M Budget
Total Est Annualized Budget
Estimated Increase
Existing 2005
Estimated Costs
1,671,071.00
501,321.00
642,720.00
1,288,073.00
128,807.00
4,231,992.00
82,349.00
69, 362.00
100,622.00
$ $
$ $
$ 4,484,325.00 $
$ 4,484,325.00 $
The following are some of the major reasons for cost circumstances:
Amended 2005
Estimated Costs
1,671,071.00
501,321.00
588,480.00
1,306,961.16
130,696.12
4,198,529.28
81,697.86
69,362.00
100,622.00
762,645.00
114,396.75
5,327,252.89
5,327,252.89
842,927.89
1. Continued increase in the efficient use of technological automation and job -sharing within the OMI
network.
2. Continued upward pressure on the cost of fuel and vehicle expenses.
3. Ever increasing cost to maintain community -expected high level of performance with many pieces
of equipment nearing the end of their life cycle and destined to be replaced or upgraded as part of
the ongoing Wastewater Improvement Project.
4. Continued population growth causing a related increase in sludge production and ultimate sludge
disposal costs.
5. Additional costs for maintenance of 4-5 new sewage lift stations during the next year.
6. Potentially less expensive sludge disposal alternatives continue to be evaluated, which may or
may not become feasible within the next 12 months.
7. Addition of the Power Generator Project as described in Appendix L hereto.
Page 3 of 4
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Appendix L
POWER GENERATOR PROJECT - SCOPE OF WORK
Due to significantly increased emphasis on preventing all possible wastewater overflows and/or
interruptions in wastewater treatment capability by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as currently available favorable electrical rate
structures it has become necessary for the City to install full -backup 2 megawatt power generation
equipment at the Paul R. Noland wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
The City has reviewed available options and has determined that it desires to install a power generation
system manufactured by PowerSecure, Inc. The cost of the power generation equipment (the
"Equipment") to effect the implementation of the power generation system at the Noland WWTP, including
applicable sales taxes and a four-year extended warranty, is estimated to be $762,645.00
OMI hereby agrees to procure and manage the construction of the Equipment on behalf of the City during
calendar year 2005. The costs for managing the construction of the Equipment will be $114,396.75 and
the City hereby agrees that it will repay the purchase price of and construction management costs for the
Equipment to OMI over the remainder of the calendar year 2005 in equal monthly installments in
accordance with Article 5.1 of the Agreement.
Copies of purchase orders, bills of sale or invoices evidencing OMI's purchase will be furnished to the City
upon request.
Title to and risk of loss for the Equipment will reside with the City at all times.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Agreement is terminated by either party prior to the
end of calendar year 2005; the City will pay to OMI the remaining balance due for the Equipment and the
construction management fee, in full, within thirty (30) days following termination.
Costs for diesel fuel will be provided directly by the City of Fayetteville as described in Article 3.8 of the
Agreement. Costs for natural gas, applicable taxes, insurance, maintenance, and monitoring fees will be
included in the actual cost of services as shown in Appendix J.
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Budget Adjustment Form
Budget Year
2005
Department: Operations
Division: Fleet Operations
Program: Capital Expenditures
Date Requested
2/15/2005
Adjustment Number
Project or Item Requested:
$887,000 is need in the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Generator capital project.
Project or Item Deleted:
None. $887,000 from the Use of Fund Balance account.
Justification of this Increase:
The funding is needed for the purchase of a generator
system for the wastewater treatment plant.
Justification of this Decrease:
There are sufficient funds available in the Water & Sewer
Fund for this request.
Increase Budget (Decrease Revenue)
Account Name Account Number Amount Project Number
Fixed assets 5400 5800 5801 00 887,000 05026 1
Decrease Budget (Increase Revenue)
Account Name Account Number Amount Project Number
Use of fund balance 5400 0940 4999 99 887,000
Approval Signatures
Requested B Date
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Budget Manager Date
Department Director Date
Finance & Intern
Mayor
Services Dire
Date
Budget Office Use Only
Type: A B C "C„,±3 E
Date of Approval
Posted to General Ledger
Posted to Project Accounting
Entered in Category Log
Initial Date
Initial Date
Initial Date
Initial Date
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TO: Billy Ammons
FROM: Heidi Gilbert
DATE: February 10, 2005
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 12
PROJECT(s): Fayetteville — AR 01
Billy —
Attached are two duplicate originals of Amendment No. 12. Please have the Client execute
each original and return one fully executed original to my attention.
If you have questions please let me know.
Regards,
Heidi
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Mayor Dan Coody
City Council
COPY: David Jurgens, Steve Davis
FROM: Matt Taylor
DATE: February 2, 2005
RE- Noland Treatment Plant Generator -
Potential Savings Calculations
Attached is a spreadsheet that contains information about the potential cost savings from
the use of a 2 megawatt generator at the Noland Treatment Plant.
The spreadsheet was developed by Power Secure and is well detailed. It is based on the
12 month period from February 2003 — January 2004 and shows a gross potential
savings of approximately $206,000 per year.
A second spreadsheet was developed based on information obtained directly from Ozarks
Electric (from Keith Kaderly, our customer service representative) that used the 12 month
period from November 2003 — October 2004. It was slightly less detailed than the
attached spreadsheet, but it indicated a gross potential savings of approximately $145,000
per year.
Both values were in relative agreement, but we reduced our estimate of the potential
savings to $150,000 per year to account for lower predicted flows at the plant and the
cost of diesel fuel to operate the generator. Based on the information available, the
savings estimate of $150,000 per year is very conservative.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 575-8318, or 1 can address
questions at the meeting on Tuesday.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12
TO THE CONTRACT WITH OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (OMI); AND
APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
TRANSFERRING $887,000.00 FROM USE OF FUND
BALANCE TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT GENERATOR CAPITAL PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby approves Amendment No. 12 to the contract with Operations
Management International (OMI). A copy of Amendment No. 12, marked
Exhibit "A" is attached hereto, and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arka'C
hereby approves a budget adjustment transferring $887,000.00 from Li;,e�o and
Balance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator CapitaLPj
PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of Febru
ATTEST:
By:
S $DRA SMITH, City Clerk
OODY, Mayor
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AMENDMENT NO. 12
TO
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 12 to the Agreement for Operations, Maintenance and Management Services
for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant dated September 1, 1994 (the
"Agreement"), made effective on the 1`r day of January, 2005, by and between the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, whose address for any formal notice is 113 W. Mountain St, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
(hereinafter the "City") and Operations Management International, Inc., with offices at 9193 S. Jamaica
Street, Suite 400, Englewood, Colorado 80112 (hereinafter "OMP') is made and entered into for purposes
of amending certain provisions of the Agreement, to prevent the facilities covered by the Agreement from
being deemed to be used in the trade or business of OMI pursuant to Section 141 (b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, the City and OMI agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Article 4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following Article 4.1:
4.1 For services rendered during calendar year 2005 the City of Fayetteville shall pay to OMI
the actual cost of services performed plus an annualized management fee of Eighty One
Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars and Eighty Six Cents. ($81,697 86) Said fee
and estimated cost (base fee) shall be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. The
management fee for subsequent years will be determined proportional to the increase in
estimated cost
2. Article 4.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following Article 4.3:
4.3 OMI estimates the cost for services for calendar year 2005 shall be Five Million Three
Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Eighty -Nine Cents
($5,327,252.89). Details of said cost are shown in Appendix J. The base fee shall be
negotiated each year in September for the upcoming calendar year. Should the City and
OMI fail to agree, the base fee will be determined by the application of the base fee
adjustment formula shown in Appendix F. Should the actual expenditures exceed
estimated expenditures by more than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), in any year of
this Agreement, specific approval will be obtained from the City prior to OMI incurring
additional costs.
3. A new Appendix L is added in the form attached hereto
This Amendment No. 12 together with the Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings with respect to the subject matter set
forth herein Unless specifically stated all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect. Neither this Amendment nor the Agreement may be modified except in writing signed by
an authorized representative of the Parties.
Page 1 of 4
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The Parties, intending to be legally bound, indicate their approval of the Amendment by their signatures
below.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Roger B. Quayle Dan Goody
Senior Vice President Mayor
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Date:
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Appendix J
COST DETAIL
The annualized estimated costs for calendar year 2005 are as follows:
Description
Direct Labor & Benefits
Labor Markup
Electricity
Electrical Markup
Other Direct Costs
Other Direct Costs Markup
Subtotal
Fixed Fee
Lift Station Odor Control
Capital Item Amortization
Power Generator Project
Equipment Costs
Construction Management
Total Est. 0 & M Budget
Total Est. Annualized Budget
Estimated Increase
Existing 2005
Estimated Costs
$ 1,671,071.00
$ 501,321.00
$ 642,720.00
$ 1,288,073.00
$ 128,807.00
$ 4,231,992.00
$ 82,349.00
$ 69,362.00
$ 100,622.00
$ 4,484,325.00
$ 4,484,325.00
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Amended 2005
Estimated Costs
1,671,071.00
501,321.00
588,480.00
1,306,961.16
130,696.12
4,198,529.28
81,697.86
69,362.00
100,622.00
762,645.00
114,396.75
5,327,252.89
5,327,252.89
842,927.89
The following are some of the major reasons for cost circumstances:
1. Continued increase in the efficient use of technological automation and job -sharing within the OMI
network.
2. Continued upward pressure on the cost of fuel and vehicle expenses.
3. Ever increasing cost to maintain community -expected high level of performance with many pieces
of equipment nearing the end of their life cycle and destined to be replaced or upgraded as part of
the ongoing Wastewater Improvement Project.
4. Continued population growth causing a related increase in sludge production and ultimate sludge
disposal costs.
Additional costs for maintenance of 4-5 new sewage lift stations during the next year.
6. Potentially less expensive sludge disposal altematives continue to be evaluated, which may or
may not become feasible within the next 12 months.
7. Addition of the Power Generator Project as described in Appendix L hereto.
Page 3 of 4
Appendix L
POWER GENERATOR PROJECT - SCOPE OF WORK
Due to significantly increased emphasis on preventing all possible wastewater overflows and/or
interruptions in wastewater treatment capability by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as currently available favorable electrical rate
structures it has become necessary for the City to install full -backup 2 megawatt power generation
equipment at the Paul R. Noland wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
The City has reviewed available options and has determined that it desires to install a power generation
system manufactured by PowerSecure, Inc. The cost of the power generation equipment (the
"Equipment") to effect the implementation of the power generation system at the Noland WWTP, including
applicable sales taxes and a four-year extended warranty, is estimated to be $762,645.00
OMI hereby agrees to procure and manage the construction of the Equipment on behalf of the City during
calendar year 2005. The costs for managing the construction of the Equipment will be $114,396.75 and
the City hereby agrees that it will repay the purchase price of and construction management costs for the
Equipment to OMI over the remainder of the calendar year 2005 in equal monthly installments in
accordance with Article 5.1 of the Agreement.
Copies of purchase orders, bills of sale or invoices evidencing OMI's purchase will be furnished to the City
upon request.
Title to and risk of loss for the Equipment will reside with the City at all times.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Agreement is terminated by either party prior to the
end of calendar year 2005; the City will pay to OMI the remaining balance due for the Equipment and the
construction management fee, in full, within thirty (30) days following termination.
Costs for diesel fuel will be provided directly by the City of Fayetteville as described in Article 3.8 of the
Agreement. Costs for natural gas, applicable taxes, insurance, maintenance, and monitoring fees will be
included in the actual cost of services as shown in Appendix J.
Page 4 of 4
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Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Standby Generator Options
The Noland Plant improvements project presents an opportunity for the City to invest in a
standby electrical generator that is larger than the minimum required for emergency
operation purposes, but which will result in significant annual savings through a
reduction in the rate paid for electricity throughout the year
Option 1.
The least expensive option in terms of capital cost is to install a 750kW generator at the
facility to operate only critical equipment. It will not be large enough to operate all
treatment equipment. The generator will operate screening equipment and other critical
items and wastewater will be pumped to storage for later treatment when electric power is
restored. This approach is acceptable to the regulatory agencies, but is labor intensive
and could result in a discharge of inadequately treated wastewater during extended power
outages. The capital cost of this option is approximately $450,000. The labor costs will
vary from year to year depending on the frequency and duration of power outages to the
treatment facility.
Option 2.
A second option is to purchase a generator large enough ( 2000kW ) to power
significantly more of the treatment processes during outages and reduce reduce the
electric power demands of the treatment facility during peak periods. This minimizes the
chance of a discharge of partially treated waste, but more importantly it decreases both
the rate paid for electrical power the plant and the total power purchased. If a 2000kW
generator is installed and operated strategically, it will lower the annual electrical bill at
the facility by approximately $150,000 per year OMI has been in contact with a
company that buys generators on a volume basis, manufactures the switch gear necessary
to place a generator in service, and provides the majority of the installation and start-up
services necessary. The cost for all equipment, installation, start-up, and project
management/coordination by OMI would be $877,042. This is approximately $430,000
more than the cost of the minimum generator required, but the annual power cost savings
would recover this additional capital cost in roughly 3 years. The generator should have
a useful life of at least 15 years, so the total savings recognized could be as high as $1.8M
over 15 years. If electric costs increase over the years, the savings would be even greater.
If this new generator can be installed and in service by June 1, 2005 the City will be on
the new, reduced rate structure on January 1, 2006 and will begin to realize monthly
power cost savings at that time. If the generator is not on-line by June I s` the reduced
rates will not take effect until one year later (January 1, 2007) and one full year of
potential savings ($150,000) will be lost. They have indicated that a signed, formal
approval no later than February 15th should allow the work to be completed in advance
ofJune 1, 2005.
Option 2A.
A variation of Option 2 above is for the City to pay to have a system designed, solicit
bids for a generator, and contract with an electrical contractor for the installation and
start-up of the system. Although this approach could work,.there are several reasons it is
not economical at this time. First, whether the City buys one or several generators, it will
not receive the same price as a Targe vendor that purchases dozens or hundreds of
generators per year. Second, the switch -gear and controls to utilize this generator for
peak -shaving use ( to reduce electric rates paid at the plant) are specialized and not
widely manufactured. The purchase price for to the City or a local electrical contractor
would be significantly higher than for a vendor that either manufactures this equipment
or buys it in bulk. Third, the City is likely to pay more to both the installer and OMI if
equipment is purchased from various sources and they are expected to integrate those
materials and put them into service. If multiple suppliers and product representatives are
involved, there is also an increased risk of disputes and delays. Finally, and possibly
most importantly, is timing. If the generator is not on-line by June 1 s', one full year of
potential savings ($150,000) will be lost.
SCOPE OF POWERSECURE SERVICES
In general, PowerSecure (PS) will provide the following services to serve The Paul R.
Noland Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
2000 kW Standby; 1825 kW Prime; 480Y/277V; CAT Bi -Fuel Generator
Sound Attenuated to 75db at 10 meters
PS will provide all work necessary for the complete installation of the system, including
but not limited to:
1. Site Preparation
2. Excavation
3. Concrete Pads
4. Primary Electrical Interconnection
5. Medium Voltage Recloser
6. Power Transformer
7. NexGear® Advanced Paralleling Switchgear
8. CAT Engine Generator
9. Weatherproof Enclosure
10. Engine Generation System Auxiliary Systems
11. Power Feeders
12. Control Wiring
13. In -Service Training
14. Operations Manuals
PS will provide all engineering and design services necessary to complete construction
documents for this project in accordance with the State of Arkansas, including
construction documents signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer of
Record in Arkansas.
The Generation System will include:
Engine Generator Set including:
a. Permanent Magnet Generator
b. Electronic Engine Governor
c. Charging Alternator 24V
d. Lead Acid Batteries, Rack and Battery Charger
e. Engine Cooling System
f. Exhaust System with Silencer
g. Double Wall (UL142), 3000 Gallon Sub -base Tank with Level Sensors.
h. Weather Resistant Enclosure
i. Lubricating Oil and Antifreeze — Initial fill
IV. Bi -Fuel System
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Each CAT 3516B Engine Generator will be equipped with a Series IV -B PowerSecure
Standard Bi -Fuel Conversion System. Each Bi -Fuel System shall include a gas train kit
and control system accessory kit.
PS will provide a NexGear® Advanced Paralleling Switchgear (APS) for each generation
system to provide the following Modes of Operation:
1. Load Management Mode: Long-term Synchronized/Parallel Operation with
Ozark Electric Cooperative
2. Islanding Mode: Short-term Synchronized Operation with Ozark Electric
Cooperative followed by a Make -Before -Break Separation from Ozark Electric
Cooperative.
3. Standby Mode: During Ozark Electric Cooperative outages, each system will
provide the following Automatic, Dead Bus, Block Load Transfer of a maximum of
2000kW
4. Test Mode: Synchronized/Paralleled Operation at Full Load, without Interruption
of facility's Normal Electrical Service.
Each APS will utilize a Woodward Controller, Cutler Hammer System Circuit
Breaker(s), Beckwith Utility Grade Multifunction Intertie Relay(s), and all U.L. listed
components.
Each APS will include all necessary functions to prevent connection or parallel operation
of the IDG® System with Ozark Electric Cooperative unless the service voltage and
frequency are of normal magnitude, and will meet Ozark Electric Cooperative published
interconnection requirements.
PS will utilize their in-house licensed Electrical Construction Group to provide a fully
coordinated installation. The PS Project Manager will serve as the single point interface
with Ozark Electric Cooperative during construction/start-up and will be present on-site
for all critical activities and key construction milestones.
The entire system comes standard with a one year warranty, and the City has elected to
purchase an additional four year extended warranty.
PS will provide onsite in-service training on the operation and maintenance of the system.
OMI
MEMORANDUM
TO:
David Jurgens
Matt Taylor
FROM: Billy Ammons
DATE: January 31, 2005
SUBJECT: Purchase of Power Secure Generator
The subject of backup power generation for the existing and proposed wastewater treatment
facilities has been discussed on numerous occasions over the past year or so with all interested
parties, including Greg Boettcher, OMI employees, and consultants from Bums &
McDonnell(BM)-Black & Veatch (BV)-McGoodwin, Williams & Yates (MWY), and various
other sub -consultants. At least one vendor presentation on this subject was also held during 2004
at the offices of MWY. Due to the extreme complexities involved with this subject, however, no
resolution had been reached as of October 2004.
A meeting was scheduled at the Noland WWTP to allow a company called Power Secure to
present their concept of backup power generation and the use of the `Off -Peak' rate structure
available in Arkansas to help offset the cost of the generators. Representatives of BM, BV,
MWY, OMI, and the City were present on 28 October. The presentation was well received and
the general consensus of the group was that this was the best alternative yet proposed and the
direction that should be pursued. The cost estimates available from electrical sub -consultants
ranged from $850,000 - $1,000,000 for a similar system, and the Power Secure system final cost
of $877,042 after complete configuration was thought to be extremely competitive, especially for
a completely integrated turnkey system.
After much discussion, it was determined that due to the somewhat fragmented procurement
schedule for the separate Wastewater System Improvement Project (WSIP) contracts, procuring
the equipment from Power Secure or any specific single vendor would be very difficult. The
suggestion was made that the generators be procured in a manner similar to the highly successful
belt -filter -press negotiated purchase, which resulted in an expedited purchase and great savings
for the City. Greg Boettcher indicated that the BFP procurement model could not be followed
exactly, since there was not an existing generator to show the need for standardization. Mr.
Boettcher did suggest that OMI could purchase the generators on behalf of the City and that the
City would then pay back the costs for the generators over a five year period, thus extending
OMI's contract for an additional five years while at the same time allowing the City to pay for
the generators from the savings acquired by going to the `Off -Peak' rate structure in a positive
cash-flow scenario.
MEMORANDUM
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OMI agreed to examine this arrangement and investigate additional alternatives if available, then
present a solution to the City. Everyone at the meeting recognized the need for quick action, as
the deadlines for moving forward on each of the major construction contracts was drawing near.
Over the next few weeks, OMI contacted NexGen, a company who has provided similar services
to those proposed by Power Secure at OMI projects in the Northeastern U.S., in an attempt to
secure competitive pricing for the Fayetteville generator project. After reviewing the application
and the specific requirements of the Fayetteville facilities, however, NexGen declined to provide
a competitive price or even to indicate that they would be willing to participate in any way.
Since no other viable alternative was readily apparent and the City and their consultants had
previously agreed that the Power Secure option appeared to be the most practical, OMI
subsequently niet with Power Secure officials and investigated various contract options between
OMI, Power Secure, and the City that might accomplish the desired result while still providing
all parties adequate protection. After several discussions with City officials, it has been decided
to purchase only one generator at this time, install the generator at the Noland facility, and move
to the `Off -Peak' rate structure as soon as possible. The purchase of this generator and
accompanying switchgear as a turnkey system from Power Secure has been determined to be the
only viable altemative. To this end, a proposed contract amendment between OMI and the City
that directs OMI to affect this purchase and installation has been drafted and will be presented to
the City Council for approval on Tuesday February ls'.