HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-9 Staff Report - Purchase of Padmounted SwitchgearsCONSENT ITEM
E-9
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2019
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEARS
BACKGROUND:
The City stocks as inventory, Padmounted Switchgears for use by the Electric Division for various
projects throughout the city. As the Electric Division supplies electric service to its customers,
Padmounted Switchgears are used from inventory in the City’s Central Stores Warehouse. This action
approves the purchase of Padmounted Switchgears, and will ensure that inventory levels are maintained
so that no delays are experienced when cable is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Line Power / Federal Pacific in an amount of
$26,056.62.
ANALYSIS:
Padmounted Switchgears are essential to providing electric service to the City’s customers. These gears
must constantly be kept in stock to avoid delays in the service as they have a standard lead-time of eight
(8) to ten (10) weeks. Switchgears are stored as inventory under the Purchasing Division and are
released when utilized by the Electric Division. The cost to purchase this item exceeds the City
Manager’s authority, thus, City Council approval is required.
The purchase of the Padmounted Switchgears are exempt from bidding under Azusa Municipal Code
Section 2-517 (37) – Solicitation and bidding exemptions; Electric Transformers, primary and secondary
copper cable, electric switches and controllers.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
10/7/2019
Purchase of Padmounted Switchgears
October 7, 2019
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of $26,056.62 for the Padmounted Switchgears will be purchased under Stores Inventory
Account Number 33-00-000-000-160. The Padmounted Switchgears will be charged to the Light
Division once checked out with the appropriate account number.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Adriana Garcia Talika M. Johnson
Purchasing Agent Director of Administrative Services
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager