HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 15, 1989 (52)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATE NO.
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE NOVEMBER 15, 1989
SUBJECT: SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATTHOUR METERS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications
for the purchase of 576 watthour meters and authorize advertisement for
bids thereon.
The bid opening date has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 1989.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The meters will be used to meter electric
energy usage at the following developments:
Sunwest 9, 10 and 11
Almond Drive Apartments
Geweke Estates
In addition, the meters will be required for other smaller developments
throughout the City, to maintain an inventory for other needs as they
develcD, and for replacement of obsolete and deteriorated meters
located during meter testing.
The estimated cost of this purchase is $19,000, with delivery expecteu
about 8 weeks after placement of order.
Funding is available in the Electric Utility Department's operating
fund.
()o'e1 E. Harris
urchasing Officer
cc: Electric Utility Director
Assistant Electric Utility Director
Electrical Engineer
Electric Meter Technician
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WATTHOUR METERS
1.3 GENERAL
Meter shall oe single-phase watthour with clock dial register,
self-contained socket -type having a "Lexan" :over. A label marked
"City of Lodi" and a sequential number beginning with 31360 shall be
factory installed on each meter. Shipping boxes shall show on the
outside the sequential number of the meters contained within.
1.4 RATING
Form 2S, 4 terminal, 240 volt, 3 wire, Class 200, 5 dials, Kh 7.2,
Test Amp 30, multiplying factor 1.