Title
Purchase of a New CNG Compressor (Ordinance S-44137)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Zeit Energy, LLC, for the purpose of purchasing a new ANGI NG300E Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Compressor for the Salt River Service Center. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department needs to replace an aging Sulzer CNG compressor at the Salt River Service Center with a new ANGI NG300E Compressor. The fuel site currently has two CNG compressors that are nearly 20 years old with high associated repair costs and a high probability of failure in the near future. The bid includes mechanical and electrical connections between the new equipment, utility services, and existing equipment.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid 18-FSD-008 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Four offers were received on Oct. 4, 2017. One bid was deemed
non-responsive, as it did not meet the equipment standard as an acceptable replacement model. The three other bids were evaluated and the recommended bidder, Zeit Energy, LLC, was determined to be both responsive and responsible.
Zeit Energy, LLC: $370,169
Wyoming Northstar Inc., dba Clean Energy Cryogenics: $425,550
TruStar, Energy, LLC: $578,698.66
Contract Term
This contract is to begin on or about Jan. 1, 2018, and shall be for the one-time purchase of a new ANGI NG300E CNG Compressor.
Financial Impact
The cost of the new CNG Compressor is estimated at $370,169. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Salt River Service Center, 3045 S. 22nd Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.