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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 60,000 Feet of #1/0
AWG,15kV, EPR Insulated, Jacketed Concentric Neutral Underground Cable (EUD)
MEETING DATE: March 17,2010
PREPARED BY: Interim Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisementfor bids for 60,000 feet
of #1/0 AWG, 15W EPR insulated, Jacketed Concentric Neutral
underground cable.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This cable is a standard component of the City's electric power network. It
is used in existing electrical distribution system upgrades and
replacements, and in new developments, especially in residential and
commercial customer locations.
Planned projects requiring this cable include the Reynolds Ranch development, replacementof old underground
cables in Grid 47, Grid 56, and various other underground upgrades and maintenance projects throughout the City.
The inventory level is insufficientto meet upcoming needs. This cable was last purchased in December 2008. The
60,000 feet is sufficient to meet existing project requirementswith an allowance of 12,000 ft above minimum stock
levels for other maintenance needs. The specification is available for review at the EUD office. The lead time is four
to six months for delivery.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated cost is $140,000
FUNDING: Included in FY 2009-10 Budget Account No. 160651.7713
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enneth A_ Weisel
Interim Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Demy Bucaneg, Jr., P.E., Assistant Electric Utility Director
Weldat Haile, Senior Power Engineer
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