AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2014-138R approving the award of a construction contract to the Lower Colorado River Authority for the San Marcos Substation Transformer Replacement Project in the amount of $2,092,415.00; through the City's Technical Services Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority; authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 6, 2014
Department: Public Services - Tom Taggart, Executive Director (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $ 2,092,415
Account Number: 660.770.83096, 665.565.83096, 665.565.83115, 665.566.83096, 665.566.83119
Funds Available: $3,275,000
Account Name: Circuit Switcher Upgrade, Replace San Marcos Sub T
CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
BACKGROUND:
The City of San Marcos has a Technical Services Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), located in Austin, Texas. Under this Agreement, the City will award LCRA a construction contract to replace the River Road San Marcos Substation power transformers and associated high voltage equipment. The project scope includes complete removal and reconstruction of all City Owned high voltage, and medium voltage equipment, and associated protection, control, and communication equipment within the San Marcos Substation. The cost of the work is as follows:
Unit A - Structures $ 518,237
Unit B - Three Pole Group Operated Air Break Switches $ 9,352
Unit C - Surge Arrestors $ 14,868
Unit D - Single Pole Disconnection Switches $ 99,894
Unit E - Circuit Breakers $ 111,470
Unit F - Circuit Reclosures $ 1,266
Unit G - Meter, Relays, and Instrument Transformers $ 210,726
Unit H - Transformers $ 54,358
Unit K - Conduit, Cable, and Civil URD $ 700,804
Unit L - Foundations $ 297,085
Unit M - Site $ 5,6...
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