HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 19, 2001 E-05CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution awarding the bid for 20,000 feet of #750kcmil
15kV XLPE underground electrical conductor to the low bidder,
Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton, VA, in the amount of $58,308.22.
MEETING DATE: September 19, 2001
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the bid for the
purchase of 20,000 feet of #750kcmil 15kV XLPE concentric
neutral primary underground conductor to the low bidder, Nexans
Energy USA, Warrenton, VA, in the amount of $58,308.22.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On August 15, 2001, the City Council approved specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids for this conductor.
Six bids were received, and opened on September 5, 2001:
Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton, VA
$58,308.22
Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA
$60,845.00
Condumex, Inc. , Arlington, TX
$66,005.00
Rome Cable Corporation, Rome, NY
$68,238.85
Hendrix Wire & Cable, Milford, NH
$70,348.00
Southwire Company, Carrollton, GA
$93,740.00
This cable will be used for installation of a new feeder from Henning Substation to the Cochran Road
area through Sunwest. The project is expected to begin as soon as the cable is delivered.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Department 2001-2002 Capital Budget
Vicky McAthie, Finance Director
Alan N. Vallow, Electric Utility Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
cc: Hans Hansen, Manager, Electric Utility Engineering and Operations
APPROVED'
n Flynn -- City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-218
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AWARDING
THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF 20,000 FEET OF 750kcmil
15kV PRIMARY UNDERGROUND CONDUCTOR
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 September 5,
2001, at 11:00 a.m. for the purchase of 20,000 feet of 750kcmil 15kV XLPE primary
underground conductor, described in the specifications, therefore approved by the City
Council on August 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report
thereof filed with the City Manager as shown as follows:
Bidder/Location
Bid Amount
Nexans Energy USA, Warrenton, VA
$58,308.22
Pirelli Cables & Systems, Colusa, CA
$60,845.00
Condumex, Inc., Arlington, TX
$66,005.00
Rome Cable Corporation, Rome, NY
$68,238.85
Hendrix Wire & Cable, Milford, NH
$70,348.00
Southwire Company, Carrollton, GA
$93,740.00
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends award of the bid for the purchase of
20,000 feet of 750kcmil 15kV XLPE primary underground conductor to the lowest bidder,
Nexans Energy USA, of Warrenton, VA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of
the bid for the purchase of 20,000 feet of 750kcmil 15kV primary underground conductor,
be and the same is hereby awarded to Nexans Energy USA, of Warrenton, VA, the lowest
bidder, in the amount of $58,308.22.
Dated: September 19, 2001
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-218 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a special meeting held September 19, 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. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-218