HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 1, 2001 E-08CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Contract for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Adjustable Frequency Drive Replacements to Rexel-Norcal Valley Electrical Supplies ($67,560)
and Authorizing Use of Public Benefit Funds (Approx. $17,500)
MEETING DATE: August 1, 2001
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the contract for the above project
to Rexel-NorCal Valley Electrical Supplies, of Stockton, in the amount of $67,560,
and authorize use of Public Benefit funds for 25% of the project cost.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of replacing four 10+ -year-old adjustable frequency drives
(RFD's), which control the speeds of the three return -activated sludge pumps and
an industrial waste pump at the White Slough Treatment Facility. The three return -
activated sludge pump drives are important to plant operations and in need of replacement along with one industrial
waste pump drive scheduled for replacement this budget cycle.
There are a total of twelve drives which have been planned for replacement. Four were replaced during the 2000101
Capital Budget. A recommendation for replacement of the remaining four drives has been included in future
Capital Improvement Budgets.
Due to energy -efficiency improvements, these drives qualify for a 25% rebate under the Electric Utility Department's
Public Benefits Program.
Specifications for this project were approved on June 20, 2001. There were three bid packages sent out but this is the
only bid the City received.
FUNDING: Project Estimate: $70,000 — Wastewater Capital Budget (75%) and
Public Benefits Program (25%)
Bid Opening Date: July 10, 2001
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Prepared by: Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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Alan Vallow, Electric Utility Director
Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
Fran E. Forkas, Water/Wastewater Superintendent
Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
FACILITY ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZE USE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS FOR TWENTY-FIVE
PERCENT (25%) OF THE PROJECT COST
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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 July 10, 2001
at 11:00 a.m. for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Adjustable Frequency
Drive Replacements, described in the specifications therefore approved by the City
Council on June 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, only one bid was received from Rexel-NorCal Valley Electrical
Supplies for this project in the amount of $67,560.00; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends award of the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility Adjustable Frequency Drive Replacements be made to the sole bidder, Rexel-
NorCal Valley Electrical Supplies, of Stockton, California; and
WHEREAS, due to these energy -efficiency improvements, these drives qualify for
a 25% rebate under the Electric Utility Department's Public Benefits Program, so staff
further recommends authorizing the use of Public Benefit funds for 25% of the project
cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of
the bid for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Adjustable Frequency Drive
Replacements be and the same is hereby awarded to Rexel-NorCal Valley Electrical
Supplies, of Stockton, California, the sole bidder, in the amount of $67,560.00, and further
authorizing the use of Public Benefit funds for 25% of the project cost or $17,500.00.
Dated: August 1, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-183 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 1, 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
2001-183