HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-Consideration of the Purchase of Electric Distribution SwitchesAgenda Item #8
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Board of Directors
Sanna Schlosser
February 11, 2015
Consideration of the Purchase of Electric Distribution Switches
CONSENT
Stephen Hollabaugh Michael D. Holley
Assistant General Manager General Manager
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
A finding by the Board is necessary to continue the sole source purchase of electric
distribution switches. The sole source purchase is necessary to maintain compatibility
and operational functionality of the District's overhead distribution system.
2. HISTORY
Electric switches are key components of the electric distribution system. They are
used to energize/de-energize segments of power lines for maintenance or outage
restoration. The District has been using Inertia overhead distribution switches
exclusively for at least the past 8 years. These switches provide superior reliability
and operability, and continuing use of these switches contributes to consistency
throughout the District's system.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The Electric Department has an ongoing need to purchase switches to serve new
development and to replace existing switches. A finding by the Board is necessary to
sole source the purchase of electric distribution switches, as specified in District Code
Section 3.08.010.7. The sole source purchase is necessary to maintain compatibility
and operational functionality of the District's overhead distribution system. A resolution
is required to authorize the sole source purchase of equipment and is included as
Attachment 1. In future years, this equipment will be included in the Annual
Purchases.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist in the FY15 budget for the purchase of these switches.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2015-01 finding that the sole source purchase of electric distribution
switches from Inertia Engineering is necessary to maintain consistency throughout the
District's overhead electric system, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.