Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. in the amount of $718,368.29 to encumber funds in connection with the Conversion of Circuit 7218 Project. As part of this project existing circuit 7218 (7.2kV) shall be converted to 14.4kV and fed from existing 14.4kV circuit 14083. All 7.2kV transformers shall be replaced with 14.4kV transformers. All hardware not 15kV class rated shall be replaced. Circuits shall be reconductored where needed and old conductors removed. Poles and crossarms shall be replaced where needed. The Division of Power shall supply all transformers. The contractor shall supply all labor, equipment and all material except transformers.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two (2) bids on September 24, 2014. These bids were received from: J. Ranck Electric. - $952,420.41, and U.S. Utility, Inc. - $718,368.29.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for $718,368.29. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project will expend $718,368.29 for the conversion of Circuit 7218 as directed by the Project Engineer, and $71,836.83 for inspection which will be paid from the Electric G.O. Bonds Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 34-1606689, expires: 5/31/2016, FBE.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the Conversion of Circuit 7218 Project for the Division of Power; and to authorize the transfer of $790,205.12; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $790,205.12; and to declare an emergency. ($790,205.12)
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WHEREAS, two (2) bid proposals were ...
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