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Conclusion <br />Sourcewell solicitation #092222 for Electrical Energy Power Generation Equipment with Related Parts, <br />Supplies, and Services was not brand name specific and allowed for fair and open competition. <br />Cummins has the third highest -scored response. The RFP was advertised through multiple platforms. <br />Additionally, Sourcewell provided a "Comment and Review" document to show the transparency of <br />their process by identifying the advertisement placed, companies that expressed interest in the RFP, <br />proposals received, the proposal evaluation committee, a summary of the evaluations, and the final <br />recommendation of award. <br />ficeprfl <br />Comment and <br />Review -Electrical Ens <br />However, the City has standardized certain utility infrastructure equipment throughout the City. <br />Specifically, emergency power generators have been standardized to the Cummins brand for a variety of <br />reasons. The primary considerations are: <br />1. Standardization improves the City's redundancy and resiliency, which are critical considerations <br />for critical infrastructure, specifically through spare and interchangeable part availability. For <br />example, by standardizing the generators throughout the City, more parts will be on hand for <br />emergency repairs. If needed, staff could even take parts from a generator in a part of town <br />unaffected by the power loss. <br />2. City staff training and experience. City staff operate and maintain the City's infrastructure and <br />will likely be called upon to perform maintenance and repair work in emergency situations. <br />Standardization improves staff readiness and resiliency by ensuring that City staff are trained, <br />qualified, and prepared to take care of critical equipment when needed. <br />Overall, standardization is essential for the City's ability to effectively respond to emergencies, disasters, <br />or unplanned outages in a way that minimizes the risk of disruption of drinking and firefighting water. <br />The recommended award to Cummins Inc is based on the provided information from Sourcewell, as well <br />as FEMA and the Washington Military Department's approval that procuring a Cummins brand <br />emergency generator is in accordance with the procurement requirements under 2 C.F.R. Part 200. <br />Hi <br />RE EXTERNAL RE <br />Everett Permanent Ge <br />16 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />