HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-6 Staff Report - Purchase of Power PolesCONSENT ITEM
E-6
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: AUGUST 16, 2021
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF POWER POLES
BACKGROUND:
The City stocks as inventory, Power Poles for use by the Electric Division for various projects
throughout the city. As the Electric Division supplies electric service to its customers, Power Poles are
used from inventory in the City’s Central Stores Warehouse. This action approves the purchase of Poles,
and will ensure that inventory levels are maintained so that no delays are experienced when required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Anixter Power Solutions in an amount of
$26,590.42 for the purchase of Power Poles.
ANALYSIS:
Power Poles are essential to providing electric service to the City’s customers. These Power Poles must
constantly be kept in stock to avoid delays in service. Power Poles are stored as inventory under the
Purchasing Division and are released when utilized by the Electric Division. The cost to purchase these
items exceeds the City Manager’s authority, thus, City Council approval is required.
Staff bid amongst the only two known vendors and Anixter Power Solutions was the lowest bidder. Staff
is requesting approval to purchase the Power Poles with Anixter Power Solutions for $26,590.42.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
8/16/2021
Purchase of Power Poles
August 16, 2021
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of $26,590.42 for the Power Poles will be purchased under Stores Inventory Account
Number 33-00-000-000-1601. The transformers 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