HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2006-112RESOLUTION NO. 2006-112
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 June 6, 2006, at 11:00
a,m,, for the purchase of 15,000 feet of #11/0 600 -volt triplex, described in the specifications
therefore approved by the City Council on April 5, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the sole bid received and opened on June 6, 2006, from G. E. Supply
Company took exception to several specifications, including one that requires the manufacturer
to test the cable in accordance with industry standards and to replace any detective cable; and
WHEREAS, staff contacted other potential bidders to determine why proposals were not
submitted and found the following reasons:
1) The requested quantity of 15,000 feet was below the minimum amount
most manufacturers will schedule for production; and
2) That the Type #1/0 Conductor the City specified ("full neutral') was no
longer considered a common type; and
3) That because of the volatility in the metals market bidders were reluctant
to bid the fixed price that the City requires.
WHEREAS, in addition to recommending rejection of the sole bid, staff further
recommends the approval of specifications revising the type of #1/0 600V triplex from 'lull
neutral" to the More common "reduced neutral," and authorize the advertisement for bids for
20,000 feet of #110 600V reduced -neutral triplex.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby rejects the
sole bid from G. E. Supply Co., of North Highlands, for failure to meet bid requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council further approves the specifications
revising the type of #1/0 600V triplex from 'lull neutral" to the more common "reduced neutral,"
and authorizes advertisement for bids for 20,000 feet of #1/0 600V reduced neutral triplex.
Dated: June 21, 2006
AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Johnson, Mounce,
and Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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Interim City Clerk
2006-112