HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 16, 2001 E-07CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution awarding the bid for 15kV XLPE underground
electrical conductor to the low bidders in each size category, Pirelli
Cables and Systems, Colusa, CA (20,000 ft #2, $16,017.50, and
45,000 ft #2/0, $44,698.50), and Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton,
VA (20,000 ft #750kcmil, $61,630.83). ($122,346.83) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2001
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the bid for the
purchase of 15kV XLPE concentric neutral primary underground
conductor to the low bidders in each size category, as follows:
20,000 feet #2 Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA $16,017.50
45,000 feet #2/0 Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA $44,698.50
20,000 feet #750 Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton, VA $61.630.83
$122,346.83
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On April 18, 2001, the City Council approved specifications and
authorized advertisement for bids for this conductor.
Bids were received, and opened on May 2, 2001. Bidders were asked to provide a firm price and/or a
variable price (which could increase or decrease, depending on the prices of copper and aluminum at
the time of shipment). Since the proposals for variable pricing offered limited savings, and placed on
the City the risk of price increases, staff recommends award based on the following firm prices:
Portions of this cable are planned for installation in the following subdivisions. 7,800 feet of #750 will
be used to complete the 1230 circuit on Evergreen between Elm Street and Paradise, and on Paradise
between Evergreen and Silver Tip Way. The balance will be placed into inventory to cover future
needs.
Century Meadows #1, Unit 2, Century Meadows #4, Unit 2,
Tienda Place Units A and B,
The Parisis development in Grid 58, and
The Beck/Perlegos Development in Grid 58.
APPRavm:
H. Dixon Flynn City Manager
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#2
#2/0
#750
(20,000 ft)
(45,000 ft)
(20,000 ft)
Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa
$16,017.50
$44,698.50
$64,156.00
Nexans USA, Warrenton, VA
$16,381.50
No Bid
$61,630.83
Hendrix Wire, W. Milford, NH
$16,662.50
$54,421.88
$70,950.00
Condumex, Arlington, TX
$18,705.00
$52,486.88
$72,240.00
Rome Cable, Rome, NY
$20,354.05
$54,421.88
$78,952.30
Portions of this cable are planned for installation in the following subdivisions. 7,800 feet of #750 will
be used to complete the 1230 circuit on Evergreen between Elm Street and Paradise, and on Paradise
between Evergreen and Silver Tip Way. The balance will be placed into inventory to cover future
needs.
Century Meadows #1, Unit 2, Century Meadows #4, Unit 2,
Tienda Place Units A and B,
The Parisis development in Grid 58, and
The Beck/Perlegos Development in Grid 58.
APPRavm:
H. Dixon Flynn City Manager
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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Adopt a resolution awarding the bid for 15kV XLPE underground electrical conductor
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FUNDING:
Vicky Athie, Finance Dire r
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
cc: Manager, Engineering and Operations
Electric Utility Department Line Extensions,
1999-2001 Financial Plan & Budget, Page E-25
Ala . Vallow, Electric Utility Director
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn — City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15kV
XLPE PRIMARY UNDERGROUND CABLE
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the
order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on May 2, 2001,
at 11:00 a.m. for the purchase of 15kV XLPE Primary Underground Cable, described in
the specifications, therefore approved by the City Council on April 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report
thereof filed with the City Manager as shown as follows:
Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa
Nexans USA, Warrenton, VA
Hendrix Wire, W. Milford, NH
Condumex, Arlington, TX
Rome Cable, Rome, NY -
#2
#2/0
#750
(20,000 ft)
(45,000 ft)
(20,000 ft)
$16,017.50
$44,698.50
$64,156.00
$16,381.50
No Bid
$61,630.83
$16,662.50
$54,421.88
$70,950.00
$18,705.00
$52,486.88
$72,240.00
$20,354.05
$54,421.88
$78,952.30
WHEREAS, bidders were asked to provide a firm price and/or a variable price
(which could increase or decrease, depending on the prices of copper and aluminum at
the time of shipment). Since the proposals for variable pricing offered limited savings, and
placed on the City the risk of price increases, staff recommends award based on the firm
prices listed above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of
the bid for the purchase of 15kV XLPE Primary Underground Cable, be and the same is
hereby awarded to the lowest bidders as follows:
20,000 feet #2 Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA
$16,017.50
45,000 feet #2/0 Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA
$44,698.50
20,000 feet #750 Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton, VA
$61.630.83
$122,346.83
Dated: May 16, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-108 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 16, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLA KSTON
City Clerk
2001-108