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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 30,000 FEET OF
1/0, 15KV PRIMARY WIRE FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $59,850.00
WHEREAS, the Electric Department needs 30,000 feet of 1/0, 15KV Primary wire in
preparation to replace the underground three phase line running underground to Lowell Point;
and
WHEREAS, the current underground three -phase primary line has been in use past its
expected life of thirty years and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the concentric neutral is frayed and will likely cause increasing outages for
the businesses, city facilities and residents of Lowell Point; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department requested quotes from four of our regular
suppliers capable of providing this wire, two quotes received and two quotes unresponsive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase 30,000 feet of 1 /0, 15KV primary
wire from Wesco Supply, FOB Seward, for a price not to exceed $59,850.00 from Account 501-
5300 -5440.
Section 2. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9 day of
November, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -121
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Johanna Dollerhide, CMC
( Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 9, 2009
Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: John Foutz, Manager Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Wire Purchase
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Seward's Electric Utility needs to purchase 30,000 feet of 1/0, 15KV, primary wire in preparation to
replace the underground primary three -phase line running underground to Lowell Point. The current
underground line is beyond its' useful life. Without immediate repair this line will become increasingly
expensive to maintain and currently has a fault in one of the phases.
The Electric Department requested quotes beginning October 5, 2009 from four different Alaska
suppliers of this cable. We received two quotes and two suppliers were non- responsive. The
responses are attached.
WESCO Supply provided the lowest quote. A copy of the Request for Quote and the
responses are attached.
INTENT: Gain approval for the purchase of wire necessary for Lowell Point Electrical cable repairs.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter. Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE: Charge the cost to purchase 30,000 feet of 1/0 15KV primary wire in the amount
of $59,850.00 from the "Electric Fund ", Account 501 -5300 -5440.
Approved by Finance Department: ef„.4. � `d '- 1/31p5
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
RECOMMENDATION:
Seward City Council approve Resolution 2009- 1 I authorizing the City Manager to purchase
30,000 feet of 1/0 15KV Primary wire from WESCO Supply, FOB Seward, for a price not to
exceed $59,850.00. Funding is available in account no. 501 -5300 -5440.