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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WESCO FOR 3
REELS 4/0 PRIMARY CABLE, FORA TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $25,162.50
WHEREAS, the Electric Department needs three (3) reels of 4/0 primary cable to serve the
South Harbor Expansion and various other projects; and
and
WHEREAS, the cost of the cable will be paid for by the customers requesting the work;
WHEREAS, the Electric Department requested quotes from our regular suppliers and
received 2 quotes meeting the specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department recommends purchasing the cable through Wesco.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with Wesco
to purchase three (3) reels of 4/0 primary cable for a price not-to-exceed $25,162.50 from Account
501-5300-5440.
Section 2. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of
August 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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RESOLUTION 2007-082
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 13, 2007
To: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Manager Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Wire Purchase
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Electric Utility needs to order three (3) reels of 4/0 primary cable for construction of the South
Harbor Expansion and various other projects. The wire will be used on individual jobs and will be
paid for by the customers requesting the work.
The Electric Department published a request for quotes on this wire, including freight, to be delivered
to Seward. The City of Seward received 2 quotes.
Potelcom Supply $3.30 per foot 1 week delivery
Wesco $3.05 per foot 2 – 3 weeks delivery
Wesco provided the low quote. A copy of the Request for Quotes and the responses are
attached.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other: _______________________________________________________________________
FISCAL NOTE:
Charge the cost to purchase three (3) reels of 4/0 primary cable from Wesco in the amount of
$22,875.00 + 10% contingency due to fluctuations in reel lengths to “Electric Fund”, Account 501-
5300-5440.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Seward City Council approve Resolution 2007- authorizing the City Manager to purchase three
(3) reels of 4/0 primary cable from Wesco, FOB Seward, for a price not-to-exceed $25,162.50.
Funding is available in account no. 501-5300-5440.