HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 10-048 RESOLUTION NO. 10-048
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2007, by Resolution No. 07-396, City Council
authorized the purchase of two (2) Caterpillar Model 3512C diesel generators and a utility
paralleling switchgearfrom MustangCat of Houston,Texas,through the Texas Association
of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the Water Treatment
Plant Improvements Phase I Project;
WHEREAS, during the load testing phase at the Water Treatment Plant, one (1)
genset caught on fire as a result of incorrect wiring;
WHEREAS, after extensive examination of the genset, Caterpillar replaced all
components damaged by the fire; and
WHEREAS, as an additional guarantee to the high quality of its product,
MustangCat has offered a $7,500 reimbursement to the City for additional engineering
costs incurred, a $30,000 check for purchasing diesel fuel for a two (2)week test run, an
eight (8) year Platinum Warranty with an average of 500 operating hours per year,
standard maintenance every 240 hours of run time for the first two (2)years, standard load
test at the manufacturer's location prior to shipping, and replacement of all onsite existing
wiring that may have been damaged during the fire;
WHEREAS, City Council desires to authorize the acceptance of the offer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to accept the offer made by
MustangCat.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 2nd day of
March, 2010.
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