Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved six resolutions during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.
“Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved six business items today for equipment purchases, gas service projects, water tank and treatment plant improvements, and new systems for overall enterprise control and access to facilities,” Monte Jones said. “The board also recognized several team members for their success in the recent Lineman Rodeo, where the electric division team members took home awards.
“Also, three members of the JEA Leadership University were also highlighted.”
Monte Jones is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Jackson Energy Authority.
Resolutions –
Authorized the purchase of a horizontal directional drill for the Gas Division at a cost of $313,391.16 from Vermeer Mid South of Cordova, TN.
Authorized a professional engineering services agreement for the Gas System from Clark Engineering & Utility Solutions, LLC for an Expansion 2027-1, 12-inch Steel Beltline Project, in an amount not to exceed $273,995.
Approved a contract for the cleaning, repairing, and painting of the Crawford Springs Water Tank – Currens Construction Company submitted the low bid of $521,400.
Ratified a contract with Currens Construction Services, LLC for sandblasting and coating the interior of the South Water Treatment Plant Aerator Building at a cost of $125,420.
Resolution authorizing a five-year contract for a new enterprise application suite. NiSC submitted a low bid of $6,952,459, which includes an annual maintenance charge.
Authorized a contract for a new access control system with Waypoint at a five-year total cost – which includes annual maintenance – of $373,870.08.
(PHOTO: Monte Cooper, president/CEO, Jackson Energy Authority, left, and Monte Jones, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jackson Energy Authority)
