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Home My WebLink AboutRES2026-036 General Pacific - Electric Utilities MaterialsSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ANNUAL ELECTRIC UTILITY MATERIALS FROM GENERAL PACIFIC, INC FOR THE 2026 OPERATING YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $297,413 WHEREAS, the City of Seward Electric Department requires an annual material order to maintain adequate inventory levels for construction, maintenance, and operation of the electric utility system; and WHEREAS, these materials are necessary to support new service installations, primary and secondary extensions, and the ongoing maintenance of existing electric infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable service to customers; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward Electric Department solicited quotes from the two primary utility material suppliers serving Alaska, and only General Pacific, Inc. provided a responsive quote; and WHEREAS, General Pacific, Inc. has an established history of supplying quality utility materials and providing reliable service to utilities in Alaska, representing the best available value to the City; and WHEREAS, the total quoted cost for the 2026 annual material order is $297,413, as documented in the submitted quotation; and WHEREAS, this material order does not include distribution transformers, which will be procured under a separate resolution once quotes are finalized; and WHEREAS, approving this purchase ensures the Electric Department can continue timely construction, respond to outages, and maintain system reliability for the residents of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase annual electric utility materials from General Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $297,413. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $297,413 is hereby appropriated from the Electric Fund for the 2026 budget year for the purchase of utility materials from account no. 150000- 3000- 7221 Operating Materials Expense. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-036 Page 2 of 2 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 13th DAY OF APRIL 2026. Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Osenga, Warner, Draper, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ,\J/ Kris Peck City Clerk City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Taylor Crocker, Electric Department Subject: Resolution 2026-036: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Annual Electric Utility Materials from General Pacific, Inc for the 2026 Operating Year in the Amount of $297,413 Background and justification: The City of Seward Electric Department procures an annual inventory of utility materials to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and expansion of the electric system. These materials are essential for constructing new services, completing primary and secondary line extensions, and maintaining existing infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable electric service for the community. Maintaining adequate inventory levels is critical in Seward due to extended lead times, limited supplier availability in Alaska, and the need to respond quickly to outages and emergency repairs. Without a consistent annual material order, the Electric Department risks delays in restoring service, increased costs due to expedited shipping, and potential impacts to customer reliability. For the 2026 material order, the Electric Department solicited pricing from the two primary suppliers serving the Alaska utility market. Only General Pacific, Inc. provided a responsive quote. General Pacific has an established track record of supplying quality materials and supporting utilities across Alaska, making them a reliable and appropriate vendor for this procurement. The total cost of the 2026 annual material order is $297,413. This procurement includes essential components such as underground cable, connectors, elbows, protective equipment, and line hardware required for both new construction and ongoing system maintenance. Distribution transformers are not included in this purchase and will be brought forward under a separate resolution once pricing is finalized. Approval of this resolution ensures the Electric Department maintains operational readiness, supports continued system reliability, and enables timely service to new and existing customers. 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: $ 297,413 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in the amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact X Funds are (✓): X Budgeted Line item(s): 15000 3000 7221 Not budgeted Not applicable $ $ 297,413 $ Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool SMIC Parking Other x Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Available Fund Balance/Net Position as of 12/31/25 $ 5,500,551 X Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: