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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 87-95RESOLUTION NO. 87-95 RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN STAFF ACTION REGARDING THE AWARD OF BID FOR ALUMINUM CABLE WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 sets forth open market procedures, thereby expediting the bidding process; and WHEREAS, the purchasing department is desirous of seeking bids for 45,000 feet of 477 MCM Bare Aluminum Conductor for use primarily for three projects scheduled for late 1987: General Mills 25,00 feet (estimate) Feeder Line-Lockeford to Pine 12,500 feet Minton Company 2,600 feet 40,200 feet WHEREAS, the primary reasons for requesting exception to the formal bid procedures are: 1. The General Mills project timetable stipulates that all work must be completed by December 31, 1987. Following the formal bid procedure would result in a September 3 date as the earliest an order could be awarded. Delivery leadtime thereafter would place undue pressure on the Utility Department to complete the work on time. To proceed immediately with bidding would provide an additional three weeks with which to work. 2. A tight supply market appears to be developing, with a major factor being the status of Kaiser Aluminum's sale of their Bay Area Plant. Kaiser has said that if they are unable to find a buyer for the plant they will close it. A recent offer fell through, leaving a greater likelihood of such closure in the undeterminate future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby direct the purchasing department to immediately seek bids for 45,000 feet of 477 MCM Bare Aluminum Conductor and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder which meets the delivery timetable required by the bid specifications. Dated: August 5, 1987 Fzyzf�i I hereby certify that Resolution No. 87-95 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 5, 1987 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Heid, and Snider Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton and Hinchman Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 87-95