| DATE: | June 7, 2018 |
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| SUBJ ECT: | Emergency Generator Project |
| FROM: | Office of Finance and Administration |
| ACTION ITEM: | Yes |
BACKGROUND: The University’s backup generator located in Jordan Hall failed the last week of March 2018. It was put back in service on April 3, but the University has been advised by the Finance and Administration Cabinet that it is likely to fail and should be replaced as soon as possible. This generator provides backup power for mission critical systems such as the chiller plant and campus information technology systems.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: To meet current codes, a replacement generator must be relocated to a site outside of Jordan Hall. The estimated cost for the generator is $150,000 and costs to prepare the site, install the generator, and replace transfer switches are estimated at an additional $150,000. Finance and Administration Cabinet staff handle design team selection, bidding and procurement, and contract administration for this project as the scope exceeds $40,000.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 3 – Increase the University’s Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.
Preserving and protecting the University’s operational power supply for mission critical systems is essential to protect financial data and maintain operations in the event of a power failure.