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AGENDA ITEM
AM CITY OF Low
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for25,000Feet of #410
AWG, 15kV, EPR Insulated, Jacketed Concentric Neutral Underground Cable (EUD)
MEETING DATE: March 6,2008
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 25,000
feet of #410 AWG. 15W EPR insulated, Jacketed Concentric Neutral
underground cable
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The #4/015kV underground cable is a standard component oFthe City's
electric power network. It will be used in new developments and in
electrical distribution system upgradeslreplacements. Planned projects
requiring this cable include the Reynolds Ranch Development and various underground upgrade/maintenance
projects throughoutthe City. The current inventory level is insufficient to meet known upcoming needs. The last
procurement for this cable was made on June 20, 2003.
In orderto meet present project requirementsand anticipatedfuture needs over the next few years, staff
recommends purchasing the 25,000 feet of #4/015kV underground electric cable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING:
PREPARED BY
GFNIMBIIst
Estimated cyst is $45,000.
Included in FY
Account No. 161651.
Ge&ge F. Mompw
Electric Utility Director
Demy Bucaneg, Jr., P.E., Manager, Engineering 8 Operations
Weldat Haile, Senior Power Engineer
APPROVED:
Blair, City Manager