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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A TRANSRUPTER SWITCH FROM
SOUTHERN STATES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,265
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Electric Department is responsible for maintaining the
electric utility infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable service to its customers; and
WHEREAS, a critical transrupter switch component in the City's transmission system
requires immediate repair to maintain the reliability of the electric grid; and
WHEREAS, Southern States, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and
sole source provider of the transrupter switch and its associated components; and
WHEREAS, Southern States has provided a quote dated July 21, 2025 in the amount of
$39,265 for the necessary replacement parts; and
WHEREAS, due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the urgency of the repair,
it is in the best interest of the City to proceed with this purchase.
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 issue a purchase order
to Southern States, LLC in the amount of $39,265 for the procurement of replacement parts for the
transrupter switch.
Section 2. Funding for this purchase in the amount of $39,265 is hereby appropriated from
the Electric Fund FY25-26 budget under the Operating Material expense account 15000-3000-
7221
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 11`h
day of August 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-078
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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 2025-078: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
Replacement Parts for a Transrupter Switch from Southern States, LLC in
the Amount of $39,265
Background and justification:
The City of Seward Electric Department recently identified a critical need to repair one of the
transrupter switches within the transmission system. This switch plays a vital role in maintaining
safe and reliable operation of the electric grid. Failure to repair this component in a timely manner
increases the risk of outages and could compromise the reliability of electric service to the
community.
Southern States, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer of the transrupter switch and the sole
source provider for the necessary replacement parts. The City received a quote from Southern
States (Proposal No. SF091708-2, dated July 21, 2025) totaling $39,265 for the required
components, which include the Int/Driver Assembly, Vanguard Insulator, Hinge Assembly, and
Shunt Trip Assembly.
Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the lack of alternative suppliers, this purchase
qualifies as a sole source procurement. The repair is essential and time -sensitive, making it critical
to move forward without delay.
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: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
$
X
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
X
$ 39,265
$
Budgeted Line item(s): 15000 3000 7221 0000 00000
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
x
Electric
Water
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature: 3U, G� •
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: