HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 2, 1989 (94)TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THE CITY COUNCIL
THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE j NO.
AUGUST 2, 1989 {{�
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 954KCM ALUMINUM OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications
Tor the purchase of 40,000 feet of 954KCM bare aluminum conductor, and
authorize the advertisement for bids thereon.
The bid opening has been set for Tuesday, August 22, 1989.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department has
requested that 40,000 feet of 954KCM Bare Aluminum conductor be
purchased to construct three new 60KV overhead lines connecting the new
Industrial Substation to the current system.
Estimated cost of this purchase, at current market rates for aluminum,
is $60,000. Funding for this purchase is available within the overall
funding for the Industrial Substation project.
Delivery is estimated to be. about 14-16 weeks after placement of order.
Joel'E. Harris,
Pu Joel'E.
Officer
cc: Electric Utility Director
Assistant Electric Utility Director
Electrical Engineer
B�LVIEl\1T SPECIFICATIONS
OVERHEAD CONDUCTORS, 953.0 KCM, BARE ALUMINUM (AAC)
GENERAL:
This specification is for stranded aluminum overhead conductor,
suitable for use in the City of Lodi's 60-kv overhead sub -transmission
system.
SP E C I FIC S P E C I FICATIONS:.
954.0 KCM all aluminum conductor (AAC), 37 strand, Class AA. Code
Nance Magnolia.
The conductor shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of the
applicable NEIMR, ASTM and AM Standards, unless otherwise noted in
this specification.
941PPING :
Conductor to be shipped on reels. Each end of the conductor shall be
firmly secured to the reel, No lagging is required. All shipments
shall be prepaid, F.O.B. Lodi, California. Reels shall be shipped
upright.
REEL MARKING:
Each reel shall be marked with a durable label securely attached to a
flange of the reel and plainly marked stating the destination, the
purchaser's order number, shipping length of conductor on reel, weight
of reel (tare weight], total weight of the conductor on reel, type and
size of conductor and code name.
MAKE UP AND LENGTHS:
Reels shall be non -returnable and manufactured in accordance with NEMA
Standards (Publication #WC26-1984). The reel size to be 66" flange
diameter, 28" traverse width and 30" drum diameter. Conductor length
on each reel shall be 4,100 feet (nominal).
ENGINEERING STANDARD
, '• CITY CF LODI
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR: PRIMARY, 954.0 KCM
DATE DRAWN CHECKED
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