HomeMy WebLinkAbout8, Transformer Purchase Change OrderConsent Item # 8
Consideration of a Change Order
to Transformer Purchase
Contracts
August 21, 2013
Background / History
• Annual purchase contracts for transformers were awarded
on December 5, 2012
• Contract amounts as awarded
— Single-phase pole mounted transformers awarded to
HD Supply — Portland for an amount not to exceed $30,000
— Single-phase pad mounted transformers awarded to
HD Supply — Portland for an amount not to exceed $30,000
— Three-phase pad mounted transformers awarded to
Howard Industries for an amount not to exceed $75,000
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New Information
• Construction activities have increased more than expected
• Increased demand for transformers necessitates an
increase in contract limits
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Fiscal Impact
• Sufficient funds existing in FY13 budget
• Transformers used for development projects are paid for
by the developer
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Recommendation
a) Authorize an increase to the annual contract amount for
single-phase pole mounted transformer contract with HD
Supply Portland from $30,000 to $60,000
b) Authorize an increase to the annual contract amount for
single-phase pad mounted transformer contract with HD
Supply Portland from $30,000 to $60,000
c) Authorize an increase to the annual contract amount for
three-phase pad mounted transformer contract with
Howard Industries from $75,000 to $907000
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