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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD THE NASH
ROAD PHASE 2 115KV TRANSMISSION LINE REBUILD PROJECT TO
STURGEON ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,955,412 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Seward issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Nash Road Phase
2 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project; and
WHEREAS, two contractors submitted bids, which were evaluated by City staff based on
responsiveness, completeness, and demonstrated capacity to perform the work safely and
efficiently within the proposed timeframe; and
WHEREAS, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc submitted a responsive and responsible bid
totaling $1,955,412, including construction, mobilization, and demobilization; and
WHEREAS, Sturgeon Electric has extensive experience with high -voltage transmission
projects in Alaska, including the successful completion of Nash Road Phase 1 and similar projects
for other Alaska utilities; and
WHEREAS, their proposal demonstrated clear understanding of the project, provided a
detailed work plan, included qualified staff, and committed to minimizing outage time,
environmental impacts, and traffic disruptions; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommend awarding the project to Sturgeon Electric Company;
and
WHEREAS, funding for this project will be provided through the City's most recent
infrastructure bond.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the proposal
with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc in the amount of $1,955,412 plus a 10% contingency for the
Nash Road Phase 2 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project.
Section 2. Funding for the project shall be appropriated from the Electric Capital Projects
Fund and will be paid for through the City's last infrastructure bond scheduled for issuance by the
end of January 2026.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-077
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 11th
day of August 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Warner, Wells, Barnwell, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 11, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Taylor Crocker, Electric Operations Supervisor
Subject: Resolution 2025-077: Authorizing the City Manager to Award the Nash
Road Phase 2 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project to Sturgeon
Electric Company, Inc in the Amount of $1,955,412 Plus a 10%
Contingency
Background and justification:
The Nash Road Phase 2 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project is the continuation of a multi-
phase effort to upgrade the City of Seward's transmission system from 69kV to 115kV. This
upgrade improves the reliability and capacity of the City's electric infrastructure and prepares the
system for future generation projects and load growth, particularly around the Spring Creek area.
An Invitation to Bid was issued in accordance with the City's procurement policies. Two
contractors submitted bids, which were reviewed and evaluated by City staff. Sturgeon Electric
Company, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a bid
totaling $1,955,412, which includes new construction, structure removals, survey, miscellaneous
construction, mobilization, and demobilization.
Sturgeon Electric has a proven track record in Alaska and previously completed Phase 1 of this
same transmission line rebuild in 2023. Their proposal demonstrated a clear understanding of the
project scope, site conditions, and constraints, and included detailed schedules, staffing plans, and
mitigation strategies for environmental and traffic -related challenges.
Funding for this project has been allocated from the City's most recent infrastructure bond,
scheduled for issuance by the end of January 2026, and will be expended from the Electric Capital
Projects Fund.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
X
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
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 (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
$
$ 1,955,412
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
X
Electric
Water
F15351
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
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Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: