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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Purchase of Two 1200KVAR Capacitor Banks for the
Electric Utility Department
MEETING DATE: May 6, 1992
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council award the bid for the
purchase of two 1200 KVAR Capacitor Banks to the
low bidder whose equipment complies with all
Electric artmsecif
Cooper Power Systems of Burlingame, inithe0amountent of $6,960.65tions,
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On March 18, 1992, the City Council approved
specifications and authorized advertisement for
bids. Bids were opened on April 15, 1992, with
the following results:
Cooper Power Systems, Burlingame $6,960.65
General Electric, Martinez, CA $7,650.25
Maydwell 8 Hartzell, Brisbane, CA No Bid
Westinghouse Electric, Concord, CA $6,620.16*
*Westinghouse Electric's equipment does not meet the City's specifica-
tion's in two categories.
The capacitor banks are planned for installation to improve the electric
system's power factor and to provide additional system capacity.
FUNDING: Funds for this purchase are available in the
Electric Utility Department's Operating Fund.
Henry J. Rice, Electric Utility Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing officer-
APPROVED
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APPROVED
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THOMAS A PETERSON
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-83
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR TUO 1200 KVAR CAPACITOR BANKS
FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS. in answer to notice duly published in accordance with
law and the order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and
publicly opened on April 15, 1992 at 11:00 am for the bid for the
purchase of two 1200 KVAR capacitor banks, described in the
specifications therefor approved by the City Council on March 18,
1992; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and
a report thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
Cooper Power Systems, Burlingame $6,960.65
General Electric, Martinez, CA 57,650.25
Maydwell & Hartzell, Brisbane, CA No Bid
Westinghouse Electric, Concord, CA $6,620.16*
*Westinghouse Electric's equipment does not meet the City's
specifications in two categories.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that award of the bid for
two 1200 KVAR capacitor banks be made to the law bidder whose equipment
complies with all specifications, Cooper Power Systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that
award of bid for two 1200 KVAR capacitor banks be and the same is
hereby awarded to the low bidder whose equipment complies with all
Electric Utility Department specifications, Cooper Power Systems, in
the amount of $6,960.65.
Dated: May 6, 1992
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-83 was passed and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May
6, 1992 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, 5ieglock, Snider and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman
Alice M. Re mthe
City Clerk
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