HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 6, 1999 E-07AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for 15,000 feet of #750 600 -volt XHHW
Aluminum Conductor
MEETING DATE: October 6, 1999
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications for 15,000 feet of
#750 600 -volt XHHW aluminum conductor, and authorize
advertisement for bids therefor.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This conductor will be needed for the PCP project at 650 South Guild
Avenue. This portion of the project involves installation of eight
underground secondary runs from each of the three transformers on
the site to electrical panels in the PCP building. Each run consists of four 150 -foot lengths of 600 -volt
conductor to yield a net requirement of 14,400 feet of conductor.
BID OPENING
FUNDING.-
Funding
UNDING:
Funding Approval:
PREPARED BY
ANV/JHlist
C: City Attorney
APPROVED:
October 20, 1999
Electric Utility Department's Operating Fund
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Vicky McAthie, Fi ance Director
Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
H. Dixon`Flynn -
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
600 -VOLT XHHW 750kcmil CABLE
GENERAL:
Cable furnished under these specifications shall be limited to cross-linked polyethylene, high -
heat, moisture -resistant insulated cable rated 600 volts and suitable for installation in ducts, in
wet or dry locations, with normal conductor temperatures up to 90 degrees C. Cables
furnished shall meet the requirements of the applicable NEMA, ICEA, AEIC, and ASTM
standards, latest edition thereof, unless otherwise noted in this specification.
CABLE:
A. CONDUCTOR:
The conductor shall be aluminum alloy, EC grade, 1/2 to 3/4 hard, 61 strands.
B. INSULATION:
Conductor insulation shall be black, cross-linked polyethylene, high -heat and moisture
resistant.
C. IDENTIFICATION:
Each conductor shall have a permanent marking showing the manufacturer's name, voltage
rating, conductor size and type of insulation.
D. TESTING AND GUARANTEE:
Testing of cable shall be performed according to procedures set forth by the ICEA, AEIC and
ASTM. Certified copies of Pass/Fail test results shall be supplied to the City of Lodi at time of
shipment. Any cable found defective either upon inspection, testing or installation will be
returned at the manufacturer's expense.
E. CONDITIONAL BIDS:
Any conditional bids such as "subject to availability in stock" will be rejected as non-responsive.
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REELS:
A. MAKEUP:
The conductor shall be supplied on standard reels at 1000 feet per reel.
B. PACKAGING
Each reel shall have moisture -resistant protective covering across the conductor, such
covering to consist of coated paperboard or plastic wrap. Each end of the cable shall be firmly
secured to the reel.
C. MARKING
Each reel shall be marked with a durable label securely attached to a flange of the reel and
plainly marked stating the destination, the purchaser's order number, shipping length of cable
on reel, type and size of conductor, insulation type and thickness, voltage rating and
manufacturer's identification number.
D. SHIPPING:
All reels shall be shipped on standard pallets, and shipments shall be prepaid, F.O.B. Lodi,
California.
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