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BACKGROUND The Operations Services Department is responsible for the operations of all City facilities during power outages, PSPS events and other emergencies that can occur. Having a more efficient and CARB-compliant generator is vital to keeping the water, sewer, and storm systems operating properly and within all federal and state regulations. The current 1,000 kW generator was installed with the construction of the OSC in 1991. The unit feeds power (when needed) through an automatic transfer switch located in the main service of the facility. When the unit is online, it provides power to the entire OSC facility, excluding the Fire Training Facility and Well 8. Recently, the OSD has been renting generators on a monthly basis to stay in compliance with current power supply requirements. The City is currently paying $84,000 annually for a rental generator at the OSC, the purchase of this new unit will save the City $550,000 over the 10-year life span of the generator. DISCUSSION In the last thirty years the regulations for diesel emissions have changed significantly and the once "state of the art" unit now does not meet the requirements to operate in the Bay Area. In addition to the emissions issues, the primary wiring of the generator failed during a recent load test resulting in the unit being taken off-line. The Capital Improvement Project OSC Generator Replacement#23456 includes removal and replacement of the OSC standby diesel generator and removal of the underground fuel line, and currently is budgeted at $575,000 for FY2022/23. To date, $10,223 has been spent on a consultant that advised staff on the appropriate size generator for the corporation yard. The installation cost of the generator is separate from the purchase of the generator. The proposed new 250 kW generator meets the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards for CARB compliance. A CARB- compliant generator is one that has been certified to meet federal and state regulations. The City contacted Sourcewell, formerly known as National Joint Powers Association (NJPA), which was established with the statutory purpose to assist public agencies in meeting specific needs which are more efficiently delivered cooperatively than by an entity individually. Sourcewell clients can utilize cooperative purchasing contracts through similar joint powers, intergovernmental cooperation, or cooperative purchasing laws in their respective jurisdictions. Participating agencies include all eligible government, education, and nonprofit agencies nationwide and in Canada. This purchasing method complies with the City's Purchasing Policy. The purchase of the new 250kW generator is recommended to be bought through the Sourcewell contract# 092222-CAT. The purchase price of the generator is $126,157 which includes $2,185 for a one-year inspection and $5,000 for a permit application if Page 2 of 3