Submitted By: Brittany Craven
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Presentation By: Chad Lynch
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Department: Electric Utility
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One-year contract extension with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., through the Florida Municipal Power Agency, for continued inspection and remediation of underground equipment not to exceed $200,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) has ongoing operational needs to maintain the integrity and reliability of its underground electric distribution infrastructure. These needs are addressed through a competitively procured contract awarded by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA #2021-114) to Osmose Utility Services, Inc., which FMPA has renewed for continued member use.
OEU uses these services to inspect and remediate pad-mounted transformers and other underground electrical enclosures that deteriorate due to environmental factors such as hard water and fertilizer exposure. This work, which is not performed in-house, involves surface treatment, corrosion repair, hinge and latch replacement, and structural reinforcement to extend equipment life and prevent outages.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the continued use of FMPA Contract #2021-114 with Osmose Utility Services, Inc., and requests approval of an additional $200,000 in expenditure for underground equipment inspection and remediation during Fiscal Year 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted funds for this item are available in the approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget under account #457-032-231-531-53-34010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny