HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 21, 1998 E-09AGENDA TITLE: Purchase of Polemount Transformers ($9,856.97)
MEETING DATE: January 21, 1998
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the
bid for the purchase of eleven polemount transformers to the bidders
whose proposals and equipment met City of Lodi specifications,
and whose transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life -cycle costs,
Cooper Power, Milwaukee, WI 3 ea 25KVA CP $ 1,929.80
5 ea 37.5KVA CP 3.905.94
$ 5,835.74
Kuhlman Electric, Versailles, KY 3 ea 100KVA Conv. $ 4,021.23
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On November 19, 1997, the City Council approved specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids for the eleven polemount
transformers listed above.
On December 23, 1997, bids were opened and total life -cycle costs were evaluated. Life -cycle costs
are the combined total of purchase price plus cost of operation based on estimated power loss during
the projected life of the transformer. Proposals are also evaluated on the basis of compliance with
equipment and bid specifications. Failure to comply with both may lead to disqualification of the bid. A
summary of the bid evaluation is attached as Exhibit A.
These transformers will be used primarily to replenish inventory for the 1998 peak load season;.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Department 1997-98 Fiscal Year Operating Plan,
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Alan N. Vallow, Electric Utility Director
Funding Approved by
Vicky McAthie, Fina a Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN
POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the
order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on December
23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. for the purchase of eleven polemount transformers for the Electric
Utility Department, described in the specifications therefore approved by the City Council
on November 19,1997; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report
thereof filed with the City Manager as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that award of the bid for the purchase
of eleven polemount transformers for the Electric Utility Department, be made to the
bidders whose proposals and equipment met City of Lodi specifications, and whose
- transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life -cycle costs, to wit:
Cooper Power, Milwaukee, WI 3 ea 25KVA CP $1,929.80
5 ea 37.5 KVA CP $3,905.94
$5,835.74
Kuhlman Electric, Versailles, KY 3 ea. 100KVA Conv. $4,021.23
TOTAL $9,856.97
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of
the purchase of eleven polemount transformers for the Electric Utility Department, be and
the same is hereby awarded to the above-described responsible bidders, in the total
amount of $9,856.97.
Dated: January 21, 1998
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 98-10 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 21, 1998, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Land, Mann, Pennino, Warner and
Sieglock (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ALICE M. RFEIMCHE
City Clerk
98-10
EXHIBIT A
POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
37.5KVA 120/240 Volt CP Qty 5
Cooper Power Systems
Total
Total
25KVA 120/240 Volt CP Qty 3
Price with tax
Life -cycle cost
Cooper Power Systems
$1,929.80
$4,581.80
Howard Industries
$2,223.96
$4,785.96
Kuhlman Electric
$2,211.03
$4,887.03
Wesco Distribution (ABB)
$2,269.93
$4,921.93
Central Moloney
$3,061.18
$6,037.18
Western States (Pauwels)
No Bid
37.5KVA 120/240 Volt CP Qty 5
Cooper Power Systems
$3,905.94
$10,005.94
Howard Industries
$4,622.48
$10,342.48
Kuhlman Electric
$4,541.66
$10,461.66
Wesco Distribution (ABB)
$5,471.33
$11,101.33
Central Moloney
$6,610.46
$12,470.46
Western States (Pauwels)
No Bid
100KVA 277 Volt Conventional Qty 3
Kuhlman Electric
$4,021.23
$11,689.23
Howard Industries
$5,159.07
$11,837.07
Cooper Power Systems
$5,007.14
$11,955.14
Wesco Distribution (ABB)
$5,276.15
$12,614.15
Central Moloney
$5,582.53
$13,208.53
Western States (Pauwels)
No Bid