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LIEta CITY OF RIVERSIDE P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 ITEM NO: 3 File ID - 15 -2966 - C SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF PAD - MOUNTED SWITCH ON TYLER STREET NEAR DIANA AVENUE— WORK ORDER NO. 1523107 FOR $332,000 ISSUE: The issue for Board of Public Utilities consideration is approval of the capital expenditure of $332,000 for Work Order No. 1523107 for the installation of a pad- mounted switch on Tyler Street near Diana Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $332,000 for Work Order No. 1523107 for the installation of a replacement pad- mounted switch on Tyler Street near Diana Avenue. BACKGROUND: The Electric System Master Plan (ESMP) recommended replacing outdated underground switches with new pad- mounted equipment to increase system reliability, safety and operational efficiency. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 126 trench feet of conduit, 850 circuit feet of underground primary cable, one pad- mounted switch, one pad- mounted junction cabinet, one buried transformer enclosure and related electrical facilities. The scope of work also includes the removal of one underground switch and related facilities inside an existing underground vault. Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) engineering staff performed the design to eliminate any negative visual impacts to the project and surrounding area, with sensitivity to the existing neighborhood, and within City Planning guidelines for the designated area of the project. The project breakdown is proposed as follows: Project Breakdown Engineering Performed By: RPU engineering staff Civil Construction Performed By: RPU Contractors Panel Electrical Work Performed By: RPU field forces Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2015 Anticipated Duration: 2 weeks Coordination Required With: PW Inspector, RPU Field Superintendent Reimbursements: None