HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-87RESOLUTION NO. 2022-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE HOGG AND DAVIS CABLE PULLING
TRAILER FROM TEREX UTILITIES, INC., OF STOCKTON
WHEREAS, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) currently uses a 1987 Hogg and Davis pulling trailer
(Equipment No. 09-123) to perform cable -pulling activities associated with the underground
electric distribution system; and
WHEREAS, this equipment, used on a regular basis, is over 30 years old and has
exceeded the life expectancy for this type of equipment, with repair costs to date totaling $1,635;
and
WHEREAS, this equipment is critical to ensuring safe, reliable electric service for LEU
customers but is unfortunately worn out and no longer able to be repaired to operate as designed;
and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, LEU requested bids from three vendors to replace the
existing cable pulling trailer; and
WHEREAS, similar proposals were received from both the manufacturer of the equipment
and a local authorized distributor, with one vendor not submitting a proposal; and
WHEREAS, due to the long lead time, neither vendor who submitted a proposal was willing
to provide an estimate for freight/delivery; and
WHEREAS, Terex Utilities, Inc., is located nearby and able to provide staff quickly to
service and/or repair the equipment, if needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to purchase one Hogg and Davis cable pulling trailer from Terex Utilities, Inc.,
of Stockton, California, in an amount not to exceed $210,000, including freight and delivery.
Dated: April 20, 2022
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-87 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on April 20, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-87