To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Peterson CAT Generator - Communications Center Remodel Amendment
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee to execute on behalf of the Fire Chief, a purchase order amendment with Peterson Power Systems, Inc. to increase the payment limit by $80,000, from $270,000 to a new payment limit of $350,000 for the acquisition of a Caterpillar C13 PG 400kW Standby Generator, related equipment, ancillary services, and a related warranty for use at the District's new emergency telecommunication center, subject to Peterson's Terms and Conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: 100% EMS Transport Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved consent item 24-3639, authorizing a purchase order with Peterson Power Systems in an amount not to exceed $270,000. This amendment increases the previously approved amount to a new payment limit of $350,000, to include taxes and freight for the acquisition of a Caterpillar C13 PG 400kW Standby Generator, related equipment, ancillary services, and a related warranty for use at the District's new emergency telecommunication center, subject to Peterson's Terms and Conditions.
The District requires a new 400kw standby generator for use at its new emergency telecommunication center as the Contra Costa Fire Protection District is embarking on a major project to upgrade the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center at 2010 Geary Road in Pleasant Hill. This construction project was awarded separately, and the construction is in progress.
The communications center is vital in coordinating incoming 911 calls to gather information to appropriately dispatch fire and emergency medical services. The coordination and communication among first responders are critical to the safety of staff and the ...
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