HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 4, 2001 E-07CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution authorizing the sole -source purchase of 50
Lodi Replica Concrete Street Light Standards through NCS
Company of Auburn ($57,512.50) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2001
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
purchase of 50 "Lodi Replica" concrete street light standards from
the sole supplier, NCS Company of Auburn, California,
representing Traditional Concrete, Inc., in the amount of
$57,512.50.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The concrete street light standards installed in the older sections of
town had been manufactured locally using a City -owned mold, but
after many years of use, the mold became worn beyond repair.
In 1998, the City requested proposals from manufacturers to produce a replica of the existing concrete
standard. The company that was awarded the contract, Traditional Concrete of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
manufactured a new mold, and has provided the city with Lodi Replica standards for the past four years.
Thirty-two of the fifty standards will be used for the Stockton Street streetlight upgrade project. The
balance of the order will be stored in inventory for future replacement of damaged poles.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Street Light Improvement 161672.1829.1700
($36,808.00)
Electric Utility Inventory 160.1496
($20,704.50)
Vicky MtAthie, Finance Director 1111
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Ala Iow, Electric Utility Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
cc: Manager, Electric Utility Engineering and Operations
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APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn 7 City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE SOLE -SOURCE PURCHASE OF 50 CONCRETE "LODI
REPLICA" STREET LIGHT STANDARDS
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WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code, §3.20.070, authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to
do so; and
WHEREAS, the concrete street light standards installed in the older sections of
the City were manufactured locally utilizing a City -owned mold; and
WHEREAS, as a result of many years of use, the mold has deteriorated beyond
=repair;.and
WHEREAS, the last concrete standard manufacturer attempted to extend the life
of the mold but was unsuccessful and informed the City that they would no longer be
able to manufacture the standards; and
WHEREAS, the City then searched for a replacement standard of similar
appearance but was unable to locate an acceptable alternative; and
WHEREAS, the City then requested proposals from various manufacturers to
produce a replica of the existing concrete standard. The company that was awarded the
contract, Traditional Concrete, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, manufactured a new mold, and
has provided the City with Lodi Replica standards for the past four years; and
WHEREAS, thirty-two of the fifty standards will be used for the Stockton Street
streetlight upgrade project, and the balance of the order will be stored in inventory for
future replacement of damaged poles; and
WHEREAS, it is staffs recommendation that the City purchase the 50 "Lodi
Replica" street light standards from the sole supplier, NCS Company, of Auburn,
California, representing Traditional Concrete, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the total
amount of $57,512.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the sole -source purchase of the 50 "Lodi Replica" street light
standards from the sole supplier, NCS Company, of Auburn, California, representing
Traditional Concrete, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the amount of $57,512.50.
Dated: April 4, 2001
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
2001-82, which was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 4, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard and Pennino
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-82