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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0422 - PO 10025760 with Eaton Corporation 10.11.22Resolution No. 2022-RO422 Item No. 6.15 October 11, 2022 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Purchase Order No. PO 10025760, encumbering funds in the amount of $83,922.64, awarded to Eaton Corporation, 29085 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1290, as a SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, for UPS Battery Replacement/Labor, and related equipment, fees and expenses, and related documents. Passed by the City Council this ATTEST: eQ ';"' /"c Rebe ca Garza, City Secre APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Shaun Fogerson, it escue Chief APPROVED .j October 11 2022. §ES. FireRescue. Eaton Corp - UPS Batteries 2022.doc City of g Lubb o ck TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER TO: EATON CORPORATION 29085 NETWORK PLACE CHICAGO IL 60673-1290 Page - I Date - 9/13/2022 Order Number 10025760 000 OP Branch/Plant 5619 SHIP TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK CENTRAL FIRE STATION COMPLEX 1515 E URSULINE ST LUBBOCK TX 79403 INVOICE TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK ACCOUNTSPAYABLE P.O. BOX 2000 LUBBOCK, TX 79457 BY: 4f Marta Alv , Director of Purchasing & Contract Management Ordered 9/ 13/2022 Freight Requested 9/ 13 /2022 Taken By Delivery PER R SALAZAR REQ 59263 PUR 16825/SOLE SOURCE YBUSBY If you have any questions contact Raul Salazar:rsalazar@mylubbock.us Phone 806-775-3176 Description/Supplier Item Ordered _ Unit Cost U_M Extension Request Date UPS Battery Replacement/Labor 160.000 524.5165 EA 83,922.64 10/28/2022 Total Order Terms NET DUE ON RECEIPT 83,922.64 Insurance required for this project listed in Attachment A This purchase order encumbers funds in the amount of $83,922.64 awarded to Eaton Corporation of Chicago, IL, on October 11, 2022, 2022. The following is incorporated into and made part of this purchase order by reference: Quote dated August 30, 2022, from Eaton Corporation of Chicago, IL and Sole Source. Resolution # 2022-RO422 ATTEST: "�(' Rebecca Garza, City Secretary Rev. 3/2022 Seller and Buyer agree as follows: PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER: CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGES, by supplving any Goods or Services that the Contractor has read. fully understands. and will be in full compliance with all terns and conditions and the desenptive material contained herein and any additional associated documents and Amendments. The City disclaims any terns and conditions provided by the Contractor unless agreed upon in writing by the parties. In the event of conflict between the City's terns and conditions and any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor. the terms and conditions provided herein shall prevail The terns and conditions provided herein are the final terns agreed upon by the parties, and any prior conflictine leans shall be of no force or effect. 1. SELLER TO PACKAGE GOODS. Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows (a) Seller's name and address, (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e g box I of 4 boxes, and (d) the number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform with requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. Buyer's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists. 2. SHIPMENT TINDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED. Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods. 3. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to Buyer until Buyer actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery. 4. NO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE TENDER. Every tender of delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of this contract as to time of delivery, quality and the like. If a tender is made which does not fully conform. this shall constitute a breach and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming tender, provided where the time for performance has not yet expired, the Seller may reasonably notify Buyer of his intention to cure and may then make a conforming tender within the contract time but not afterward. 5. INVOICES & PAYMENTS. a. S e I 1 e r shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, one each purchase order or purchase release after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable. Invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, should be attached to the invoice. Mail To: Accounts Payable, City of Lubbock, P. O. Box 2000. Lubbock, Texas 79457. Payment shall not be due until the above instruments are submitted after delivery. 6. GRATUITIES. The Buyer may, by written notice to the Seller, cancel this contract without liability to Seller if it is determined by Buyer that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller, to any officer or employee of the City of Lubbock with a view to securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such a contract. In the event this contract is canceled by Buyer pursuant to this provision. Buyer shall be entitled in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities. 7. SPECIAL TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT. If the price stated on the face hereof includes the cost of any special tooling or special tat equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filling this order, such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the Buyer and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such. S. WARRANTY -PRICE. a. The price to be paid by the Buyer shall be that contained in Seller's bid which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current process on orders by others for products of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities under similar of like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Seller breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the Seller's current prices on orders by others, or in the alternative. Buyer may cancel this contract without liability to Seller for breach or Seller's actual expense. b. The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seller for the purpose of securing business. For breach of vitiation of this warranty the Buyer shall have the right in addition to any other right of rights to cancel this contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. 9. WARRANTY -PRODUCT. Seller shall not limit or exclude any implied warranties and any attempt to do so shall render this contract voidable at the option of the Buyer. Seller warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specification, drawings, and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the sample(s) furnished by the Seller, if any. In the event of a conflict or between the specifications, drawings, and descriptions, the specifications shall govern. Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the contractual agreement, the Seller represents and warrants fault -free performance and fault -free result in the processing date and date related data (including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) of all hardware, software and firmware products delivered and services provided under this Contract, individually or in combination, as the case may be from the effective date of this Contract. The obligations contained herein apply to products and services provided by the Seller, its sub- Seller or any third party involved in the creation or development of the products and services to be delivered to the City of Lubbock under this Contract. Failure to comply with any of the obligations contained herein, may result in the City of Lubbock availing itself of any of its rights under the law and under this Contract including, but not limited to, its fight pertaining to termination or default. The warranties contained herein are separate and discrete from any other warranties specified in this Contract, and are not subject to any disclaimer of warranty, implied or expressed or limitation of the Seller's liability which may be specified in this Contract, its appendices, its schedules, its annexes or any document incorporated in this Contract by reference. 10. SAFETY WARRANTY. Seller warrants that the product sold to the Buyer shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. In the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer may return the product for correction or replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seller fails to make the appropriate correction within a reasonable time. correction made by Buyer will be at the Seller's expense. 11. NO WARRANTY BY BUYER AGAINST INFRINGEMENTS. As part of this contract for sale Seller agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications attached to this agreement will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement of the like. Buyer makes no warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim, and in no event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for indemnification in the event that Seller issued on the grounds of infringement of the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement or the like will result, he will notify the Buyer to this effect in writing within two weeks after the signing of this agreement. If Buyer does not receive notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement or the like, Seller will save Buyer harmless. If Seller in good faith ascertains the production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in infringement or the like, the contract shall be null and void. 12. NON APPROPRIATION. All funds for payment by the City under this contract are subject to the availability ofan annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of nonappropriation of funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the contract, the City will terminate the contract, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered by this contract is spent, whichever event occurs first. If at any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller on thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this contract beyond the date of termination. 13. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery before accepting them. 14. CANCELLATION. Buyer shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terns hereof including warranties of Seller or if the Seller becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Such right of cancellation is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which Buyer may have in law or equity. in accordance with this provision. Termination of work hereunder shall be effected by the delivery of the Seller of a 'Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work under the order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Such right or termination is in addition io and not in lieu of the rights of Buyer set forth in Clause 14, herein 16. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party shall be held responsible for losses, resulting if the fulfillment of any terms of provisions of this contract is delayed or prevented by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence said party is unable to prevent 17 ASSIGNMENT -DELEGATION. No right or interest in this contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of the Buyer Any attempted assignment or delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purpose unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 18. WAIVER No claim or right arising out of a breach of this contract can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party. 19. INTERPRETATION -PAROLE EVIDENCE. This writing, plus any specifications for bids and performance provided by Buyer in its advertisement for bids, and any other documents provided by Seller as part of his bid. is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in this agreement, the definition contained in the Code is to control. 20. APPLICABLE LAW. This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Wherever the tern "Uniform Commercial Code" is used it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Texas as effective and in force on the date of this agreement. 21. RIGHT TO ASSURANCE. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other parry's intent to perform he may demand that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract. 22. INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the Buyer, its agents, officials and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, clams, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the Buyer in consequence of the granting of this Contract or which may anywise result therefrom, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was caused through negligence or omission of the Seller or its employees. or of the sub$eller or assignee or its employees, if any, and the Seller shall, at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom of incurred in connection therewith, and, if anyjudgment shall be rendered against the Buyer in any such action, the Seller shall, at its own expenses, satisfy and discharge the same Seller expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by this contract. or otherwise provided by Seller, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the Buyer as herein provided. 23. TIME. It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of this contract, and failure by contract to meet the time specifications of this agreement will cause Seller to be in default of this agreement. 24. MBE. The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this request, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or natural origin in consideration for an award. 25. NON -ARBITRATION. The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy to it by law, contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation. the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a tour of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this dmcumcm, this provision shall control. 26. RIGHT TO AUDIT. At any time during the tern of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times, reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to the City under this Contract. In the even¢ such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City. Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within thirty (30) days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor. 27. The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the contract, or any portion of the contract, without written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. 28. Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran. Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization 29. Texas Government Code. Section 2252.908 requires a business entity entering into certain contracts with a governmental entity or state agency to file with the governmental entity or state agency a disclosure of interested parties at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. Instructions for completing Form 1295 are available at: htm: ww%v.c0ubbock.tx.usdepartmental- 30. No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criteria under Section 2271.002; or (ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. Respondent shall state any facts that make a exempt from the boycott certification in its Response. 31. No Boycott of Energy Companies. Pursuant to Section 2274 of the Texas Government Code. Respondent certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criteria under Section 2274.002; or (ii) it does not boycott Energy Companies and will not boycott Energy Companies during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. Respondent shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification in Its Response. 32. No Boycott of a Firearm Entity or Firearm Trade Association. Pursuant to Section 2274 of the Texas Government Code. Respondent certifies that either (i) it mats an exemption criteria under Section 2274.002: or does not boycott a Firearm Entity or Firearm Trade Association and will not boycott a Firearm Entity or Firearm Trade Association during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. Respondent shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification in its Response. 33. Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran. Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide suppler or service with Iran. Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization 34. TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. The requirements of Subchapter J. Chapter 552. Government Code. may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchaptcr.. 35. Pursuant to Section 552.301(c) of the Texas Government Code, the City of Lubbock has designated the following email address for which public information requests may be made by an emailed request: ;In? mvlubbock. us. Pk= send this request to this email address for it to be processed 15. TERMINATION. The performance of work under this order may be terminated in whole, or in part by the Buyer REV. 3/2022 Fm,T*N Powering &a,r? w Worldwide Eaton UPS Service Quote: 395893-3 Curtis Mitchell, Sr. Service Sales Representative Quote Date: 09/20/2022 Eaton Corporation (Effective until 10/20/2022) 637 Westport Pkwy Suite 200 Grapevine, TX 76051 972-342-1568 Email: curtisjmitchell@eaton.com Prepared For: For Covered Equipment at Site: _ Billing Contact: Rob Keinast, Deputy Chief Site Contact: Rob Keinast, Deputy Chief Billing Company: City OF Lubbock Fire Rescue Site Company: City OF Lubbock Fire Rescue 1515 E Ursuline 1515 E Ursuline Lubbock, TX 79403 Lubbock, TX 79403 806-535-4156 806-535-4156 Email: rkeinast@mylubbock.us Email: rkeinast@mylubbock.us We are pleased to provide the following services proposal for your power quality equipment. Please refer to the Scopes of Work (SOW) for descriptions of service coverage and exclusions. Eaton Corporation terms and conditions (Eaton Corp. Service Agreement T-0 attachment) govern this proposal, and any purchase order submitted to Eaton pursuant thereto. Additional or different terms proposed by Buyer, whether in its purchase order or otherwise, shall not be binding upon Eaton Corporation and are hereby rejected unless expressly agreed to in writing by Eaton Corporation. Eaton Corporation cannot be held liable, and Buyer shall not be entitled to any damages and/or indemnifications, in case Eaton Corporation is prevented, hindered or delayed from or in performing any of its obligations resulting from the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 for reasons not attributable to Eaton Corporation. Serial Number New/Renewal Model Description EL374CCC10 N 9390-100-120 Quantity 1, Eaton 9390-100-120, VRLA Sealed, 160 Coverage Start Date: 10/1/22 Coverage End Date: 9/30/2025 PWH R1 2540W4FR, Corrective Labor Coverage extended from 1 to 3-yrs (BL07CBXX) • N/A Response Time • EOSL Status Active; Moving to Best Effort on Jan 1, 2027 Battery Type, Quantity Coverage Type VRLA Sealed, 160 Battery Labor Adder Term: 3 Years Contract Subtotal: Unit Unit Extended List Price Net Price Net Price $3,732.00 $2,425.80 $2,425.80 $3,732.00 $2,425.80 $2,425.80 Battery Replacement Items • 1x PWHR12540W4FR, 7x24 Battery Replacement, 160 Jars( 153700004-002 ) $147,505.60 $81,496.84 $81,496.84 Supporting Documents: T-0, R-9, W-1, R-11, R-13 Battery Replacement Subtotal: $147,505.60 $81,496.84 $81,496.84 9390-100-120 Total Price: $151,237.60 $83,922.64 $83,922.64 Site Location Model Serial Number Quantity City OF Lubbock Fire 9390-100-120 EL374CCC10 1 $83,922.64 Rescue Subtotal: 1 $83,922.64 List Price Net Price Grand Total Price: $151,237.60 $83,922.64 Fm,T*N Powering &s+' w Worldwide Dollars Saved': $67,314.96 I Applicable Discounts: Multi Battery Replacement, 35.00% Negotiated • Contract Payment Terms: Net 30 days, Billing Cycle: Payment Upfront • Non Contract Payment Terms: Net 30 days, Billing Cycle: Upon Completion • Important Tax Notice: Tax is not included in the above purchase price. All orders will be subject to all applicable sales tax unless a current tax exemption certificate is on file covering the state shown in the ship -to address or service equipment location. • To purchase (renew) your service contract, please sign and date below. • Return all attachments with purchase order for Eaton products to: o Eaton Corporation, 8609 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615, Tel 800/843-9433, Fax 800/228-1899. o Make Payments for Eaton products to: Eaton Corporation, 29085 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1290 • Return all attachments with purchase order for PDI products to: o PDI products to: Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), 4200 Oakleys Court, Richmond, VA 23223 o Make Payments for PDI products to: Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), 4200 Oakleys Court, Richmond, VA 23223 Accepted By: Name Title Date Purchase Order Number Print Name: Attachment A Auto Liability Requirements: $1M/occurrence is needed. Commercial General Liability Requirements: $1M occurrence / $2M aggregate (can be combined with an Excess Liability to meet requirement). Commercial General Liability to include Products-Completion/OP, Personal and Advertising Injury, Contractual Liability, Fire Damage (any one fire), and Medical Expenses (any one person). Professional Liability Requirements: $1 M occurrence / $2M aggregate. Workers Compensation Requirements: Statutory. If the vendor is an independent contractor with no employees and are exempt from providing Workers' Compensation coverage, they must sign a waiver (obtained from COL Purchasing) and include a copy of their driver's license. Employer Liability ($1) is required with Workers Compensation. * The City of Lubbock (including its officials, employees and volunteers) shall be afforded additional insured status on a primary and non-contributory basis on all liability policies except professional liabilities and workers' comp. * Waivers of Subrogation are required for CGL, AL, and WC. * To Include Products of Completed Operations endorsement. * Carrier will provide a 30-day written notice of cancellation, 10-day written notice for non-payment. * Carriers must meet a A.M. Best rating of A- or better. * Subcontractors must carry same limits as listed above. Um"T 9 N Powering Business Worldwide October 20, 2022 City of Lubbock Attn: Raul Salazar 1314 Avenue K Lubbock,TX 79401 Eaton Corporation On behalf of its Power Quality Division 8609 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Please see below for the most recent press release regarding dividends to Eaton Shareholders as evidence that Eaton is a publicly- traded company Kyle Schooley Contract Support Team Supervisor DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ju127, 2022-- The Board of Directors of power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $o.81 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable August 26, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2022. Eaton has paid dividends on its shares every year since 1923. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power — today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Eaton declares quarterly dividend payable November 15, 2019 1 October 22, 2019 DUBLIN, Ireland ... The Board of Directors of power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.71 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable November 15, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2019. For U.S. tax purposes, Eaton estimates that all of the 2019 dividend will be treated as a return of capital to shareholders, to the extent of the shareholder's tax basis in the shares. For U.S. tax purposes, Eaton estimates that all of any 2020 dividend will be treated as dividend income and not return of capital as has been the case in prior years. Additional information about the tax treatment of the dividend, including actual return of capital information for 2018, is available at the investor relations page of the Eaton website, www.eaton.com. Eaton has paid dividends on its shares every year since 1923. Eaton is a power management company with 2018 sales of $21.6 billion. We provide energy -efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 100,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.