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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure
Padmount Transformers
MEETING DATE: December 18, 2013
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids
to procure padmount transformers.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The transformers are needed to replenish inventory consumed as a
result of routine inspections recommended by the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) audit.
The CPUC requires yearly inspection of the power distribution network. In order to meet this requirement
the Electric Utility initiated an inspection project at the beginning of the year. During the inspection of the
underground distribution network, several padmount transformers were earmarked for replacement in
order to maintain reliability. Therefore, staff is recommending the purchase of 37 transformers to
replenish the inventory as follows:
Padmount Transformer Type
Recommended Purchase Quantity
225kVA, 208Y/120
1
50kVA, 240/120
12
75kVA, 208Y/120
2
75kVA, 240/120
22
The specifications are on file at the Electric Utility, 1331 South Ham Lane. The planned bid opening date
is Wednesday, January 8, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the transformers is estimated to be $81,000.
FUNDING: Included in FY2013/14 Account No. 160.1496.
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izaA. Kirkley
ecrctility Director
PREPARED BY: Hasan Shahriar, Senior Power Engineer
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Bartlam, City Manager