HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2000-78RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF THREE POWER QUALITY MONITORS
FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code, §3.20.070, authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department's existing three Dranetz-BMI monitors (also
known as power analyzers) were purchased in 1985, and can no longer be calibrated to provide
accurate data; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is not Y2K Compliant, and the manufacturer has determined
that it will not support nor repair non-compliant monitors.
WHEREAS, staff recommends purchasing Dranetz-BMI replacement monitors from their
sole authorized distributor, Test Solutions West of San Jose, for the following three reasons:
(1) Electric Utility Department employees are familiar with Dranetz-BMI equipment
and software, and the procedures for setup and programming, thus reducing the
learning curve on new equipment; and
(2) The new Dranetz-BMI monitors have the ability to analyze power quality and to
generate reports and graphs to assist in troubleshooting customers' power
problems at a price that is less than half the cost of the original equipment; and
(3) Dranetz-BMI is the technology leader in power quality instrumentation, system
and analysis software with a reputation for superior products, technical
_ application support and customer service (Utility Watch industry News, May
1998).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the
Purchase of three Dranetz-BMI Power Quality Monitors from their sole authorized distributor for
the Lodi area, Test Solutions West of San Jose, in the amount of $21,058.50.
Dated: May 17, 2000
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-78 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 17, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — No.
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