To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Award Bid - ITB #25-446 - Install Standby Generators
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to award ITB #25-446 - Electrical Contractor for Install Standby Building Generators for Genesee County Parks, to McKerchie Enterprises, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $35,220.00.
BACKGROUND:
Parks currently does not have stationary generators. Parks has previously utilized portable generators that are transported, as needed. Parks received approval to purchase Generac standby generators, per RES-2024-1001, from Wolverine Power Systems.
The Invitation to Bid was advertised by the Genesee County Purchasing Department. Proposals were received until May 14, 2025. Five bids were received. Proposals were reviewed by the Parks Director and Director of Facilities Management.
DISCUSSION:
McKerchie Enterprises, Inc. has extensive experience with this type of work and staff is confident in their ability to successfully complete the installation of standby generators.
Generators will be installed at the following facilities, including services to modernize our current electrical systems to meet current electrical codes:
Parks Administration Building - This facility is a 24/7 emergency operation center with the Ranger Division. It is also the center hub for reservations, finance, and public contact.
Parks Maintenance Garage - Generator will ensure the continued operation of the fuel pumps. During power outages, the closest location for fuel is Linden, if Genesee is out of power.
Wolverine Campground - Generator will keep the lift stations operational as well as keep store items from spoiling.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
Budgeted expenses to be paid from account 2080-770.01-930.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval of project will ensure services to the public and ensure function of Parks operations.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize entering into a Construction Contract between Genesee County and McKerchie Enterprises, Inc., whereby McKerchie Enterprises, Inc., will install five (5) Generac standby generator sets at the Parks Administration Building, Parks Maintenance Garage, and Wolverine Campground, at a cost not to exceed $35,220.00, to be paid from account 2080-770.01-930.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the July 16, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.