HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 15, 2001 E-05CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for
20,000 feet of 750kcmil XLPE primary underground cable (EUD)
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2001
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids for the purchase of 20,000 feet of 750kcmil
XLPE primary underground cable.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department's 2001-02 fiscal year capital budget
includes installation of an underground 12kV feeder from Henning
Substation to the Cochran Road area through Sunwest. The
majority of this cable order will be utilized for the feeder, with the
remainder replenishing the backup inventory of cable maintained
for emergency repairs.
It should be noted that the City Council did authorize the purchase of an identical order at the May 16,
2001 meeting. This cable order is expected to arrive later this month, with the entire amount scheduled
for installation in the reconstruction project of the McLane Substation getaways and feeders, as well as
to complete a feeder through the Park West developments to serve growth in that area.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Department 2001-02 Capital Budget
Estimated Cost: $63,000
BID OPENING: September 5, 2001
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Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
cc: Manager, Electric Utility Engineering and Operations
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn ---City Manager
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