HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated April 22, 2025ITEM #:29
DATE:04-22-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:69KV TRANSMISSION LINE RECONSTRUCTION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Electric Services is undergoing a multi-year process to reconstruct portions of its aging 69kV
transmission system. This portion of the project will replace approximately t w o miles of
transmission line from Mortensen Road Substation to Vet Med Substation. This is the first of
four reconstruction phases. The first phase will be performed throughout FY 2025/26.
On March 11, 2025, City Council approved preliminary plans and specifications for the 69kV
Transmission Line Reconstruction project. Bid documents were sent out. The bid was also advertised
on the Current Bid Opportunities section of the Purchasing webpage and a Legal Notice was published
on the websites of a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation. On April 9, 2025, eight
bids were received.
BIDDER TOTAL BID AMOUNT
Ward Electric Company
Longmont, Colorado $2,228,648.92
IES Commerical Inc.
Holdrege, Nebraska $2,744,151.38
MP Technologies LLC
Annandale, Minnesota $2,860,938.46
The L.E. Myers Company
Marshalltown, Iowa $3,010,228.00
The Hydaker-Wheatlake
Company
Reed City, Michigan
$3,114,735.05
Brink Constructors Inc.
Rapid City, South Dakota $3,225,896.28
Altitude Energy
Kennesburg, Colorado $3,330,000.00
Watts Electric Company
Waverly, Nebraska $3,625,864.11
Staff evaluated the bids and determined that the apparent low bid from Ward Electric Company, of
Longmont, Colorado, is acceptable.
Funding for this project will come from the Capital Improvement Project budget for 69kV Transmission
Reconstruction where there is currently a balance of $595,015 and an additional $2,000,000 in the FY
2025/26 budget.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve final plans and specification and award a contract to Ward Electric Company of
Longmont, Colorado, in the amount of $2,228,648.92 for the 69kV Transmission Line
Reconstruction project.
2. Award to one of the other bidders.
3. Do not proceed with the project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The 69kV transmission infrastructure is the backbone of the electric network in and around the
City. Replacement of aging line segments prior to failure is prudent to maintain electric system
r eliability. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1 as stated above.
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