HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-082 Belyea Co 1200 Amp Circuit BreakerSponsored by: Regis
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 2023-025 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM BELYEA COMPANY ONE
1,200 AMP SIEMENS CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR INSTALLATION IN THE
SPRING CREEK SUBSTATION IN A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$101,041, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Electric Department engineering consultant, Electric Power Consultants,
completed a Request for Proposals in which multiple vendors responded; and
WHEREAS, the original vendor selected and approved by Council Resolution 2023-025
was unable to meet fulfillment obligations; and
WHEREAS, Electric Power Consultants then moved —at the request of the Seward
Electric Department --to the next lowest bidder, Belyea Company; and
WHEREAS, the circuit breaker produced by Belyea Company is able to meet all
operational specifications
WHEREAS, the circuit breaker is an electrical safety device designed to interrupt current
flow to protect workers and equipment, and reduce the risk of fire; and
WHEREAS, the installation of the circuit breaker is a part of the larger transmission
infrastructure project that is currently underway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase from Belyea Company a
1,200-amp gas circuit breaker for installation in the Spring Creek Substation.
Section 2. Funding in the not -to -exceed amount of $101,141.00, including a packaging and
shipping fee, is hereby appropriated from the System Infrastructure Project budget via the
approved Revenue Bond from Electric reserves account no. 15351- 0000- 8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of July, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-082
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, DeMoss, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finch
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 24, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Interim City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager - Electric
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-082: Repealing Resolution 2023-025 And Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase From Belyea Company One 1,200 Amp Siemens Circuit
Breaker For Installation In The Spring Creek Substation In A Not -To -Exceed
Amount Of $101,041, And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
In 2022, Seward's Electric Department received approval from City Council to rebuild key parts of its
transmission system and refurbish/rebuild its electric substations. Construction activities for these key
projects, which will replace aging infrastructure and upgrade the system's voltage capacity from 69kV to
115kV, began earlier this year and will continue through the next 2-4 years.
Part of the work includes the refurbishment of substations and the equipment inside the substations. This
1,200-amp circuit breaker is a safety device to protect equipment and reduce the risk of fire by automatically
interrupting the flow of electric current to when system issues are detected.
The vendor for the project, Belyea Company, was selected after a Request for Proposal was conducted by
construction consulting firm, Electric Power Constructors. The company initially selected to provide the
circuit breaker and approved by Council Resolution 2023-025 is no longer able to fulfill the order. Belyea
Company offered the next lowest bid and meets the operational specifications for the breaker.
The circuit breaker will be installed in the Spring Creek Substation near the Seward Marine Industrial Center
later this year.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and encourage
future development."
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 101,041
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted
Not budgeted
Not applicable
X
$ $101,041
Line item(s): 15351-0000-8103
Finance Director Signature:
Available Fund Balance/ Net Position
Note: amounts are unaudited
$ 1,608,621.47
x
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x
Approve Res.
Other: