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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC POWER
SYSTEMS INC. TO CONDUCT AN ARC FLASH STUDY FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,395
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to provide safe, efficient, and effective public
services; and
WHEREAS, another continuing goal of the City is to take measures that protect the
equipment and electric infrastructure of the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, an arc flash study is required by OSHA for electrical work equipment to
ensure employee safety; and
WHEREAS, an arc flash study defines the dangers in substations so workers can better
prepare for hazardous working conditions; and
WHEREAS, an arc flash study is specialized work that requires specialized training,
equipment, and safety precautions; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120 (A)(8) allows for the exemption from the
competitive procurement process for specialized professional services; and
WHEREAS, Electric Power Systems Inc. is a highly specialized firm that has
institutional knowledge regarding our substation because much of the infrastructure was installed
by their personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a professional services
agreement with Electric Power Systems Inc. in the amount of$42,177, plus an additional ten
percent(10%) contingency, for an amount not to exceed $46,395.
Section 2. Funding for these services is available within the Electric Department's
Contracted Services budget.
Section 3. The City Council finds that it is in the public's best interest to utilize Seward
City Code 6.10.120 (A) (8), allowing for the exemption from the competitive procurement
process for specialized professional services.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-054
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
13th day of May, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Council approve Resolution 2019-054 , authorizing the City Manager to enter in to a professional
services agreement with Electric Power Systems Inc. to engineer and conduct an arc flash study
for Seward's electric substations in an amount not to exceed $46,395.
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