HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 18, 1992 (83)CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for
Wood Pole Testing Program (EUD 92-5)
MEETING DATE: March 18, 1992
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
FEOOMMETDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications for a
wood pole testing contract and authorize advertisement
for bids thereon.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department utilized a wood pole
testing contractor to test 920 poles during the 1990-91
fiscal year period, the first year of a planned six-year
program. The favorable results obtained from utilizing a
contractor for this necessary electric utility function supports continuation of
wood pole testing i n this fashion.
In order to maintain continuity i n the testing program, the specifications have been
prepared with an option to extend the agreement on a year-to-year basis, at the
City's discretion, for a maximum of three years.
The bid opening date has been set for April 21, 1992.
FUNDING: Estimated cost of 522,000 i s included in the Department's
1991-92 fiscal vear budget.
Henry J. Rice
Electric U t i 1 itv Director
Prepared by: Carl Lindstrom. Electric U t i I i ty Superinten,'ent
c: Assist. Electric Utility Director
Purchasinq Officer
APPROVED
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THOMAS A. PETERSON
City Manager
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