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CIN OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for
Type THHN Electrical Conductor for the Electric
Utility Department
MEETING DATE: October 5, 1994
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications
and authorize advertisement for bids for the
purchase of Type THHN conductor in various sizes for
the Electric Utility Department.
BACKGROUND .INFORMATION: This conductor will be used for the re -wiring of the
streetlights in the downtown area.
Quantities in seven sizes and colors are required for this installation:
#12
Black:
5,000
feet
#10
Green:
12,500
feet
08
Black:
8,500
feet.
06
Black:
7,500
feet
#6
White:
7,500
feet
#4
Black:
15,000
feet
#2
Black:
2,500
feet
THHN conductor is a thermoplastic insulated stranded copper wire with nylon
sheathing, rated at 600 volts, with a high resistance to heat and moisture.
FUNDING: Included in the Electric Utility Department's 1994/
1995 fiscal year budget.
Estimated Cost: $12,000
BID OPENING: Wednesday, October 19, 1994
ennrry J. Rice, Electric Utility rector
Prepared by Joel Harris. Purchasing Officer
APPROVED`- —= ----- —�'--
THV)MAS A. PETERSON
City Manager
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SPECIFICATIONS
600 VOLT SINGLE CONDUCTOR INSULATED WIRE
General: This specification describes 600 Volt, single conductor, insulated
wire of various colors and sizes for use on City of Lodi projects.
Conductor type: 19 strand, annealed copper
Insulation type: THHN, 90° C Wet, 90' C dry and 75° C when
exposed to oil or coolant.
Voltage rating: 600 Volt
Standards: Manufacturing and testing shall meet or exceed
applicable ASTM specifications, federal
specification J -C-30 and UL Standard # 83.
Conductor Size (AWG) Wire Color Quantity
Red makeup
Ouantitv/Sizeift)
# 12
Black
5,000
2/2500
# 10
Green
12,500
5/2500
# 8
Black
8,500
3 / 2500 and 1 / 1000
# 6
Black
7,500
3/2500
# 6
White
7,500
3/2500
# 4
Black
15,000
6/2500
# 2
Black
2,500
1/2500