HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 2, 1990 (35)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATE NO.
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MAY 2, 1990
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF CLASS 3 WOOD UTILITY POLES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council award the purchase of 61
Class 3 wood utility poles to the low bidder, McFarland -Cascade of
Tacoma, Washington, in the amount of $19,302.54.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On April 4, 1990, the City Council approved
specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 61 Class 3
wood utility poles. Bids were opened on April 18, 1990, with the
following results:
McFarland -Cascade, Tacoma, Washington $19,302.54
McCormick & Baxter, Stockton 19,313.86
J. H. Baxter & Co., San Mateo 20,192.50
Popes in six lengths were included in this bid:
15 each 35 -foot 10 each 50 -foot 2 each 65 -foot
30 each 45 -foot 3 each 60 -foot 1 each 70 -foot
These poles would be purchased to support the Electric Utility Depart-
ment's ongoing maintenance program of replacing damaged or deteriorating
wood poles currently in the distribution system.
Funding for this purchase is available in the Electric Utility Depart-
ment's operating fund.
Delivery would be expected about six weeks following placement of the
order.
Joel E. Harris
PurEhasing Officer
cc: Electric Utility Director
Assistant Electric Utility Director
Electrical Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR PURCHASE OF 61 CLASS 3 WOOD UTILITY POLES
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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 18, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. for the bid for purchase of 61 Class 3 Wood Utility
Poles, described in the specifications therefor approved by the City Council on
April 4, 1990; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a
report thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT
McFarland -Cascade, Tacoma, Washington $19,302.54
McCormick & Baxter, Stockton $19,313.86
J. H. Baxter & Co., San Mateo $20,192.50
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that award of the bid for 61 Class
3 Wood Utility Poles be made to the low bidder, McFarland -Cascade;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lodi
that award of bid for 61 Class 3 Wood Utility Poles be and the same is hereby
awarded to McFarland -Cascade, the low bidder, in the amount of $19,302.54.
Dated: May 2, 1990
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 90-63 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 2, 1990 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and
Snider (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
�nifer Perrin
Deputy City Cleric
90-63
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