LODI CITY COUNCIL - the City of Lodi

AGENDA ITEM
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:
Adopt Resolution Approving the Purchase of Underground Cable to Prysmian
Cables and Systems USA, LLC of Lexington, South Carolina ($154,990.03)
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2013
PREPARED BY:
Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of underground cable to
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC of Lexington, South
Carolina in the amount of $154,990.03.
On July 17, 2013 the City Council authorized the advertisement of
bids to procure 7,000–8,000 feet of 1100 kCMIL insulated cable and
12,000–13,000 feet of 750 kCMIL insulated cable to maintain
inventory.
On July 31, 2013, bids were opened with three suppliers submitting proposals:
1100kCMIL 750kCMIL
General Cable Corporation (Highland Heights, KY) $ 65,552.76 $ 93,240.00
($8.74/foot) ($7.45/foot)
The Okonite Company (San Ramon) $ 83,002.20 $ 90,358.56
($11.06/foot) ($7.52/foot)
Prysmian Cables and Systems (Lexington, SC) $ 65,977.07 $ 89,012.96
($8.57/foot) ($7.42/foot)
Staff reviewed the proposals and finds Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC of Lexington, South
Carolina to be the lowest responsive bid.
Staff recommends City Council approval of the purchase of 7,700 of 1100 kCMIL insulated underground
cable and 12,000 feet of 750 kCMIL insulated underground cable from Prysmian Cables and Systems
USA, LLC of Lexington, South Carolina in the amount of $154,990.03.
FISCAL IMPACT: Procurement cost is $154,990.03.
FUNDING:
Included in FY 2013/14 Budget Account No.160.1496
APPROVED: __________________________________
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager