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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
FOR THE NASH ROAD PHASE II PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Electric Department is undertaking the Nash Road Phase
2 project to upgrade the final stretch of 69kV transmission to 115kV transmission in preparation
for the future conversion of the entire City of Seward -owned transmission system to 115kV; and
WHEREAS, the necessary construction materials, including poles, insulators, and
conductors, have been identified as critical components for the project, with long lead times
requiring advanced procurement; and
WHEREAS, the only two suppliers in Alaska, Anixter and General Pacific, submitted
quotes for these materials, with General Pacific providing the lowest pricing for the materials; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for these materials is $378,864.83, with an additional 10%
shipping cost of $37,886.00, bringing the total expenditure to $416,750.83; and
WHEREAS, ensuring timely procurement of these materials is essential to maintaining
the project schedule and avoiding delays in the transmission system upgrade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to approve the purchase of poles,
insulators and conductors from General Pacific for a total cost of $416,750.83, including shipping.
Section 2. The funding for this purchase is hereby approved and appropriated from the
Electric Department's MRRF (Major Repair and Replacement Fund) Capital Equipment account
15001-0000-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of March 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Joga, Vice Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-024
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AYES: Wells, Crites, Barnwell, Warner, Finch, Osenga
NOES: None
ABSENT: McClure
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 10, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Taylor Crocker, Electric Operations Supervisor
Subject: Resolution 2025-024: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
Construction Material for the Electric Department for the Nash Road Phase
II Project
Background and justification:
The Nash Road Infrastructure Upgrade Project is a critical component of the City of Seward's
long-term electric system improvement plan. This project will upgrade the final section of 69kV
transmission to 115kV transmission, allowing for the eventual conversion of the entire City -owned
transmission system to 115kV. This upgrade is necessary to support future system growth,
improve reliability, and ensure compliance with anticipated energy demands
A key driver of this project is the Shore Power Substation, which will require a 115kV
transmission feed by the summer of 2027. Without this upgrade, the City will be unable to meet
the power requirements of this critical infrastructure. Ensuring that transmission capacity is
upgraded in time is essential for maintaining reliable service and accommodating future
expansion.
Due to long lead times on essential materials, the City must proactively procure the necessary
infrastructure components well in advance. Specifically, poles, insulators, and a conductor have
been identified as long lead time items required for this project. To secure these materials, the City
solicited bids from the only two suppliers in Alaska that provide these materials. After reviewing
the bids, it was determined that General Pacific offered the most cost-effective pricing for poles
conductors, and insulators.
The total cost for these materials is $378,864.83, with an additional 10% shipping cost of
$37,886.00, bringing the total expenditure to $416,750.83. By securing these materials now, the
City will mitigate the risk of project delays due to supply chain constraints and ensure that
construction can proceed as scheduled.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 416,750.83
This legislation:
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
X
Funds are:
X
$
$ 416,750.83
$
Budgeted Line item(s): 15001-0000-8103
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund:
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
X
Yes
Electric
Water
MRRF
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
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Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: