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RESOLUTION 2022-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM
SOUTHERN STATES,LLC,TWO CIRCUIT SWITCHES FOR THE FORT
RAYMOND SUBSTATION IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$264,100, AS PART OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE WORK PLANNED IN
2023 TO REPLACE AGING EQUIPMENT AND INCREASE THE
SYSTEM'S VOLTAGE CAPACITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,Southern States,LLC,was chosen to provide the new circuit switches,priced
at$132,050 each, after the company was the sole vendor responding to the Invitation to Bid; and
WHEREAS, the new circuit switches are part of the overall system infrastructure
work planned over the next three to four years to replace aging equipment/materials, and
increase the system's voltage capacity; and
WHEREAS, the new circuit switches are needed to replace the existing switches,
which are old and limit the voltage capacity of the Fort Raymond Substation; and
WHEREAS,the new switches will allow crews to connect and disconnect power lines or
other components to and from the system as needed to make system repairs during planned or
unplanned system events; and
WHEREAS, the fast interrupting speeds of the new switches will reduce the
likelihood of system issues,resulting in better protection of substation transformers and other
components for improved reliability.
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 purchase two circuit switches for the
Fort Raymond Substation to replace the existing, deteriorating switches and upgrade the voltage
capacity of the substation.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $264,100 is hereby appropriated from the
Infrastructure Project budget via the approved Revenue Bond from Electric Unassigned Fund
Balance account no. 15000-0000-3400 to the Electric Infrastructure Fund Contracted Services
account no. 15340-3004-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this the
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-113
14th day of November 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Stvictiuve
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Bal ou, MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 14, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager - Electric
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-113: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase from
Southern States, LLC, Two Circuit Switches for the Fort Raymond Substation
in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $264,100, As Part of the Infrastructure Work
Planned in 2023 to Replace Aging Equipment and Increase the System's
Voltage Capacity
Background and justification:
Work to rebuild key sections of Seward's transmission system and upgrade the system's voltage
capacity is expected to get underway in 2023. This work is part of the overall infrastructure project
planned over the next three to four years.
Part of this work includes replacing the two circuit switches in the Fort Raymond Substation. With an
estimated shipment time of 46 weeks, the Electric Department is seeking Council approval now so
the order can be placed and included in the vendor's supply chain. The new circuit switches are
needed to replace the old, existing switches and to increase the substation's voltage capacity. The
fast interrupting speeds of the new switches also will reduce potential operational issues.
Southern States was the sole vendor that responded to the Invitation to Bid. The purchase of and
installation these new circuit switches was included in the engineering design provided by the
Electric Department's consultant, Dryden & LaRue.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
encourage future development."
Strategic Plan: Reduce Energy Costs—Expand customer base within the Seward Electric utility area
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
X Creates expenditure in amount of: $ $264,100
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
X Not budgeted Infrastructure Project Fund Contracted Services (15340-3004-7009)
Not applicable
Finance Signature:
182
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
183