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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 2, 2007 E-03I AGENDA ITEM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDATITLE Approve specifications and authorize advertisement forbids tD procure 15kV class indoorswitchgearfor the Killelea Substation Rehabilitation Project(EUD) MEETINGDATE: May 2, 2047 PREPARED BY ElectricUtttlity Director RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve the specifications and authorizethe advertisement for bids to procure 15kVclass indoor switchgear for the Killelea Substation Rehabilitation Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On May 3, 2006, the City Council: cancelled the Killelea Substation Reconstruction Project; approvedthe re-engineering and re -design of the scaled-back project by Power Engineers, Inc. (Power) of Hailey, ID; and authorized the negotiation for construction of the project with Rosendin Electric. Inc. (Rosendin) of San Jose, California. The engineering services proposal for the Killelea Substation Rehabilitation Project by Power Engineerswas approved by the City Council on October 18.2006. The service agreement was executed on December 2006, and the project plans and specifications were completed by Power Engineers in March 2007. In order to reduce overall cost of the Killelea rehabilitation project, Staff recommends a direct procurement of'15kV Class Indoor Switchgear equipment. (Rosendin will provide laborfor installation, wiring and testing). Updated plans and specifications for the switchgearwere developed by Power Engineers and are submitted for City Council approval. Once approved, bids will be solicited from four identified switchgear suppliers. The estimated cost will be $635,000 (a $100,000 savings from original estimate). To realize these aastsavings and since this is long -lead time equipment, staff recommends approval of specifications and authorization to advertise for bids the 15kV class indoor switchgear for the Killelea Substation Rehabilitation Project. The estimated project completion date is May 1, 2008. FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDINGAVAILABLE The project cost is about $635,000. proceeds are allocated in Account No. 1-611 DB2. Evans, Budget I F. Morrow Utility Director PREPAREDBY: Demy Bucaneg, Jr.. P.E. Manager, Engineering & Operations APPROVED: Blair KMV ity Manager