HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-160RESOLUTION NO. 2004-160
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
POWER UTILITY CONDUIT AND FITTINGS, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD OR REJECT BIDS IN AN AGGREGATE
AMOUNT UP TO $50,000 AS REQUIRED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 .
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Electric Utility Department is preparing work
orders for installation of electrical service in several new residential and commercial
developments in the City; and
WHEREAS, in the past, staff has obtained Council approval to advertise for bids for
estimated annual requirements for utility conduit and fittings and to schedule deliveries
according to project timelines and storage space restrictions; and
WHEREAS, due to changing market conditions, a different approach to material
acquisition may be in order. First, "fast-track" guidelines require that staff react more quickly to
specific materials needs that may not have been foreseen in an annual estimate. Second,
volatility in the petroleum markets generally discourage suppliers from committing to long-term
contracts without building in a substantial margin. Since PVC pipe and fittings are petroleum-
based products, PVC prices tend to follow the price of oil; and
WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends that the City Council authorize advertisement
for bids as needed during the fiscal year to meet project requirements and to allow the City
Manager to award bids up to a total of $50,000 during fiscal year 2004-2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the specifications, authorizes advertisement for bids for the power utility conduit and fittings, and
further authorizes the City Manager to award or reject bids in an aggregate amount up to
$50,000 as required during fiscal year 2004-05.
Dated: August 18, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-160 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 18, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-160