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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 17, 2011 C-03AGENDA ITEM C 13 ' CITY OF LODI ,. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Polemount and Padmount Transformers MEETING DATE: August 17, 2011 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids to procure polemount and pad mount transformers. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Polemount and padmount transformers are needed in stock to replace damaged/old transformers for distribution system maintenance and new electric service. The inventory was found to be below recommended minimum quantities. In order to maintain EUD's transformer inventory, staff recommends advertisement for bids as follows: Polemount: 5 each 37.5 kVA single-phase conventional 120/240V Secondary Padmount: 5 each 75 kVA single-phase 240/120V Secondary 2 each 225 kVA single-phase 480/277V Secondary 3 each 1500 kVA three-phase 480Y/277V Secondary FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated cost is $122,000. FUNDING: Included in FY2011/12 Account Number 160.1496 57zzabeth A. Kirkley U Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Weldat Haile, Senior Power Engineer EAK/WH/Ist Konradt Bartlam, City Manager