CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 23-196R, Transmission Steel Pole Painting, to Public Utilities Maintenance, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $294,000
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The City Council awarded Contract 23-196R, Transmission Steel Pole Painting, to Public Utilities Maintenance, Inc. on July 16, 2024, from the date of award to October 31, 2024, with two one-year options to extend the contract. The purpose of this contract is to retain the services of a highly specialized contractor to perform transmission pole painting.
The Naperville Electric Utility (Utility) owns 116 steel transmission structures throughout the City which support 138kV transmission cable at a height of 90-135 feet above ground. Maintenance of these structures includes ensuring the base of the tower is free of vegetation as well as regular cleaning, preparation, and painting. These structures are vital to ensuring a reliable electric supply for the city.
Transmission poles are painted based on the condition of the pole but generally need to be repainted approximately every 10 years. Poles subject to salt overspray from winter
operations require more frequent repainting. This work requires specialized contractors that follow strict safety procedures, as these structures must be painted while
lines attached to them are still energized. De-energizing the transmission system for the purpose of painting subjects the City to significant risk of a major outage.
DISCUSSION:
During the original term of the contract, Public Utilities Maintenance performed to expectations without any complications. The work flowed precisely as was scheduled. Significant attention to detail was witnessed with regard to catching all paint chips scraped from the pole and making sure paint drips landed on nothing other than their tarps. Customers and property own...
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