HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 19, 2004 E-08AGENDA ITEM Evil
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution awarding the purchase of #1I0 medium -voltage EPR -insulated
underground conductor to the low bidder, The Okonite Company, San Ramon, CA
($52,452.70) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2004
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the purchase of
40,000 feet of #110 medium -voltage concentric -neutral EPR -
insulated underground electrical cable to the low bidder, The
Okonite Company, San Ramon, CA, in the amount of $52,452.70.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On April 19, 2004, the City Council approved specifications and
authorized advertisement for bids for this conductor.
The following five bids were received, and opened on May 5, 2004:
The Okonite Company, San Ramon, CA $52,452.70
Pirelli Power Cables, Lexington, SC $57,624.70
Western States Electric, Portland, OR $62,322.60'
Western States Electric, Portland, OR $65,684.40
Paige Electric, Union, NJ $66,977.40
Notes: 1. Western States Electric's bid of $62,322.60 is subject to change based on metals prices at the time of shipment.
All other bidders' prices are firm through delivery.
Last year, the Electric Utility Department solicited bids on several sizes of underground electric cable with
a new type of insulation, ethylene -propylene rubber (EPR). Industry tests had shown that EPR insulation
yielded longer cable life and resulted in fewer cable failures, while department evaluations showed EPR
cable could be installed more efficiently than conductor with cross-linked insulation. Additionally,
conversion to EPR cable allowed the Department to replace two sizes (#2 and #2I0) in cross-linked
conductor with one size (#110) in EPR.
This cable will be needed for installation in new subdivisions later this year.
FUNDING: Electric Utility Department 2003-2005 Financial Plan and Budget,
Line Extensions, Business Unit 161651, Page E-41
Ruby PaisiW Acting Finance Director
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Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
cc. Manager, EUD Engineering and Operations
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn, City
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 May 5, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. for
40,000 feet of 1/0 medium -voltage concentric -neutral EPR -insulated underground electrical cable,
described in the specifications therefore approved by the City Council on April 19, 2004; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, chocked, and tabulated and a report thereof
filed with the City Manager as shown below:
The Okonite Company, San Ramon, CA
$52,452.70
Pirelli bower Cables, Lexington, SC
$57,624.70
Western States Electric, Portland, OR
$62,322.60'
Western States Electric, Portland, OR
$65,684.40
Paige Electric, Union, NJ
$66,977.40
Notes: 1. Western States Electric's bid of $62,322.60 is subject to
change based on metals prices at the time
of shipment. Ail other bidders' prices are firm through deftery.
WHEREAS, last year, the Electric Utility Department, solicited bids on several sizes of
underground electric cable with a new type of insulation, ethylene -propylene rubber (EPR).
industry tests had sho..v n that EPR insulation yielded longer cable life and resulted in fewer
cable failures, while department evaluations strewed EPIC cable could be installed more
efficiently than conductor with cross-linked insulation. Additionally, conversion to EPR cable
allowed the Department to replace two sizes (2 and #2/0) in cross-linked conductor with one
size (1/0) in EPR; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends awarding the bid for the purchase of 40,000 feet
total of 1/0 medium -voltage concentric -neutral EPR -insulated underground electrical cable to the
low bidder, The Okonite Company, of San Ramon, California, in the amount of $52,452.70.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby award the
bid for the purchase of 40,000 feet ##1/0 medium -voltage concentric -neutral EPR -insulated
underground electrical cable to the law bidder, The Okonite Company, of San Damon, California, in
the amount of $52,452.70.
Dated: May 19, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-97 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 19, 2004, by the following vete:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and Mayor Hansen
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - done
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-97