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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2000-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE
ORDER TO SIEMENS FOR A 69kV BREAKER FOR $41,950 AND TO
WESCO FOR A 4160/12.5 kV TRANSFORMER FOR $117,629, WITH
FUNDING PROVIDED FROM A STATE OF ALASKA GRANT
WHEREAS, The City of Seward has a need for a 69k V breaker to replace an existing open-
air switch which is not adequate for the electrical requirements at Ft. Raymond Substation; and
WHEREAS, The City of Seward also has a need for a 10 MW, 4160/12.5 kV step-up
transformer at Ft. Raymond Substation as part of the installation of a new standby generator; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals ("RFP") was issued for these two items and seven firms
responded with quotes on either or both of the required units; and
WHEREAS, Siemens was determined to be the low qualified responder to the RFP for the
Breaker with a price of$41,950, including start-up services and spare parts; and
WHEREAS, Wesco was determined to be the low qualified responder for the 10 MW,
4160/12.5 kV step-up transformer with a price of$117,629; and
WHEREAS, Both bids are within the budget for this project and meet all of the requirements
of the RFP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to issue a purchase order to Siemens for the
purchase ofa 69 kV breaker in the amount of$41,950. Funding to be from Account 505-5050-5930.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to issue a purchase order to Wesco for the
purchase of a 10 MW, 4160/12.5 kV transformer in the amount of$117,629. Funding to be from
Account 505-5050-5930.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28th
day of March, 2000.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2000-035
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Calhoon, Clark, King, Orr, Shafer
None
Brossow
None
ATTEST:
Patrick Reilly
City Clerk
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