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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement of Bids for 25,000 Feet of
Insulatedwith Jacketed Concentric Neutral Underground Cable ($50,000) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2010
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement of bids for
25,000 feet of insulated with jacketed concentric neutral
underground cable.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The #4/0 15 kV underground cable is a standard component of the
City's electric power network. The last procurement for this cable
was made in May 2008.
This underground cable will be used in new developments and in existing electrical distribution system
upgrades and replacements. Planned projects requiring this cable include the Reynolds Ranch
Development at the Costco site and various underground maintenance and reliability upgrades
throughout the City. The existing inventory level is insufficientto meet the needs of current projects.
In order to meet existing project requirementsand anticipated needs over the next few years, staff
recommends purchasing 25,000 feet of #4/0 AWG 15 kV underground electric cable.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated cost is $50,000.
FUNDING: Included in FY 2010/11 Budget Account No. 160651.7713
Jordan Ayers
Deputy City Manager/ Internal Services Director
II beth K Kirkley
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Demy Bucaneg, Jr. -PE, Assistant Electric Utility Director
Weldat Haile PE, Senior Power Engineer
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APPROVED: -- _
Konradt Bartlam, Interim City Manager