HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 21, 2004 E-03AGENDA ITEM E-03
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for
one (1) AC HiPot Tester (EUD)
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2004
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Council approve the plans and specifications for one (1)
AC HiPot tester and authorize advertising for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department substations utilize vacuum style
circuit breakers for the majority of the 12kV circuits. The City
currently has a 25 -year-old D.C. HiPot tester which does not meet
even the minimum manufactures test specifications. The D.C. tester is unstable in its operation and has
been repaired several times in past years. The recommended method as now specified by the
manufacturer, NFPA and IEEE is to use an A.C. H]Pot tester which puts out a wave form that mimics the
AC wave form that is impressed upon the contacts of the vacuum bottles and thus provides a more
accurate picture of the condition of the vacuum bottles.
Bid opening has been scheduled for May 12, 2004.
Estimated Cost: $12,000
FUNDING: Electric Utility Capital Budget
(See page E-48 of the 2003-2005 Financial Plan & Budget)
Funding Approval: ---------
Vicky
_______Vicky McAthie, Finance Director
Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Carl Lindstrom, Electric Utility Superintendent
ANVICUst
cc: City Attomey
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn, City Manager