HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-11RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH
WESTECH INDUSTRIES, INC., OF ESCALON, FOR DIRECTIONAL DRILLING,
EXCAVATION AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR STATE OF
CALIFORNIA NATURAL GAS POWER PLANT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) utilizes the services of Westech Industries, Inc.
(Westech) for directional drilling, excavation and conduit installation services as it relates to
distribution system maintenance and repairs, as well as infrastructure work for new development;
and
WHEREAS, in June 2018, City Council awarded a three-year contract to Westech in the
amount of $700,000 annually; and in May 2021, City Council authorized Change Order No. 1 to
extend the contract with Westech to June 30, 2023 for an additional $2 million, for a total contract
price of $4.1 million; and
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the State of California Department of Water Resources
notified the City of its intention to install a natural gas power plant at 2001 West Turner Road to
achieve the objectives of California Assembly Bill 205, which created a State -led Strategic
Reliability Reserve (SRR) to address electric grid reliability; and
WHEREAS, LEU will build the distribution line that will connect the generator with the
adjacent City -owned McLane Substation, and Westech's services are needed prior to utility crew
installation of the underground cable; and
WHEREAS, the State of California will reimburse all costs associated with building the
distribution line, including costs associated with Westech's services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 with Westech Industries, Inc., of Escalon,
California, for directional drilling, excavation and conduit installation services for the State of
California Natural Gas Power Plant Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,690,000 through
June 30, 2024, for a total contract price not to exceed $5,790,000.
Dated: January 18, 2023
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-11 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 18, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Craig, Khan, and Nakanishi
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman and Mayor Hothi
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2023-11