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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 5, 2015 C-05AGENDA ITEM C�15 &% CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Padmount Switches MEETING DATE: August 5, 2015 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids to procure padmount switches. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Padmount switches are needed to support the Super Walmart development project and maintain prudent inventory levels as this is a long lead time item. The Super Walmart development project is in progress and will consume two (2) padmount switches. A third switch is needed as field replacement of an obsolete unit, and a fourth switch is needed to maintain inventory levels. The developer will pay for the materials to be consumed for the Super Walmart development. Switch Type 4 Way - 2 Way VFI 600A / 200A 15 kV Padmount Switch Recommended Purchase Quantity F11 The specifications are on file at the Electric Utility, 1331 South Ham Lane. The planned bid opening date is August 20, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the switches is estimated to be $120,000. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Included in FY2015/16 Account No. 500.13496. 6&th A. irkley Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Hasan Shahriar, Senior Power Engineer EAK/JM/HS/Ist APPROVED: I tt6Wen Schwbtfir, City Manager