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AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Power Utility
Duct and Fittings for the Electric Utility Department
MEETING DATE: April 17, 1996
SUBMITTED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids for utility duct and fittings as listed
below.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Engineering Division of the Electric Utility Department
has prepared work orders for installation of electrical service in
several new residential subdivisions. The following items and
quantities will be required for those work orders:
Item
Required Amount
Purchase Amount
2" duct
30,808 feet
33,600 feet
3" duct
9,825 feet
10,000 feet
6" duct
3,200 feet
3,640 feet
2" 90° elbow
257
300
3" 90° elbow
215
240
Some of the developments where these items will be installed are Thayer Ranch, River Pointe, Century
Meadows 2, Unit 3, Century Meadows 3, Unit 4, and Towne Ranch. Quantities in excess of the amounts
required for these work orders will be placed in inventory for routine maintenance or emergency repairs.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Department's Operating Fund
Estimated Cost: $19,000
BID OPENING: May /� a
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Alan N. Vallow, Electric Utility Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
APPROVED: ,
H. DIXON FLYN
City Manager
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
POWER & COMMCATION DUCT
General:
This specification is for power and communication duct for use in the City of
Lodi's 12.0-kv underground distribution system.
Specific Specifications:
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), direct -buried duct, DB -60 and DB -120.
Lengths, overall, including integral coupling: 20 ft. + 1 - 0 inch.
Standards:
The duct shall meet the requirements of the latest editions of applicable
NEMA TC -6, NEMA TC -8 and ASTM F512.
Shipping:
As required.
Markings:
All required markings shall be legible and so applied as to remain legible
under normal handling and installation practices.
Duct shall be marked with the following:
1. Manufacturer's name or trademark.
2. Nominal size.
3. Material: (PVC)
4. NEMA (TC -6 or TC -8)
5. Type: DB-60.or DB -120
6. Any additional marking deemed necessary by the manufacturer.
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