A $300,506 generator purchase will power Ray County 911’s new emergency facility, ensuring backup electricity as the multimillion-dollar project moves forward. The board approved the contract with Clifford Power after reviewing three competing proposals. Clifford will provide two 450-kilowatt units with a five-year warranty and a $4,564 annual maintenance contract for all units. Central Power submitted a $403,478 bid with a two-year, 3,000-hour warranty and maintenance costs of $3,045 per unit each year. Centric quoted $471,881 with a one-year warranty and $2,500 in annual maintenance per unit. Members compared costs, warranties, maintenance terms, fuel consumption at full load and installation responsibilities before voting to approve Clifford Power. The board also addressed testing and inspection services for materials at the new facility. Pricing was reviewed from three firms. The discussion included concrete testing, compaction testing, and related tasks set out in project…