CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the Award of Bid 17-170, Distribution Automation Switch Modules, to Universal Utility Supply Company for an amount not to exceed $159,600.
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Curran, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Electric Utility purchases distribution automation switchgear, which is installed at various points on the electric system. Distribution automation provides automatic feeder reconfiguration after a power line disturbance has occurred by means of isolating the faulted section of the feeder. Distribution automation is critical to the Utility’s operation because it reduces downtime and minimizes the number of affected customers during a power failure.
DISCUSSION:
In August 2017, the Electric Utility issued Bid 17-170 soliciting bids for the purchase of distribution automation switch modules. The switchgear is anticipated to be installed by Utility staff in the Knoch Knolls Subdivision at Knoch Knolls Road and Ring Road and at Knoch Knolls Road and Seilers Drive.
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Advertisement Date: |
08/2/2017 |
Notices Sent: |
240 |
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Opening Date: |
08/17/2017 |
Planholders: |
6 |
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Bids Received: |
3 |
BID TABULATION
The following bids were received:
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Company Name |
Bid Amount |
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Universal Utility Supply Company |
$159,600.00 |
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Genuine Cable Group |
$168,420.00 |
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Weldy Lamont |
$167,000.00 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP #: EU49 - Distribution/Automation
Distribution Automation Switch Modules are expensed to the capital improvement account listed below. A total of $275,000 is budgeted for EU49 in CY2017. To date, $10,683.15 has been spent. The requested award amount is within budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Budget Amount |
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410-3390-431.70-89 |
Electric Utility |
$5,115,000 |