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W A T I R E N E k G Y i <br /> AYE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES <br /> W& Board Memorandum <br /> P B LI ( UTILITI ES <br /> BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: September 16, 2011 <br /> ITEM NO: 5 <br /> SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF DETERIORATED OIL SWITCH OS3-100 AND ASSOCIATED <br /> EQUIPMENT IN V-1177 -WORK ORDER NO. 1120273 <br /> ISSUE: <br /> Board of Public Utilities approval is requested for Work Order No. 1120273. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> That the Board of Public Utilities approves the estimated capital expenditure of$142,000 for Work Order <br /> No.1120273 to replace deteriorated oil switch OS3-100. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Vault V-1177 was installed in 1971 on Central Avenue just east of Chapala Drive. During a routine <br /> inspection, staff discovered that V-1177 has some severe cracks and chipping and is structurally <br /> deteriorating. V-1177 houses an Oil Switch and other various electrical equipment that are also in need of <br /> replacement. This equipment will be replaced above ground. All pad-mounted equipment will be installed <br /> with consideration given to the surrounding esthetics. <br /> Engineering was performed by the Consultants' Panel. All construction work including trenching, conduits, <br /> and other infrastructure work will be performed by contract crews from the Contractors' Panel. All electrical <br /> work will be performed by either contract or Utility field forces. Once the new equipment is installed and the <br /> old equipment is removed, staff will make the necessary repairs to V-1177 under a separate work order. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT: <br /> The total project cost is estimated at $142,000. The breakdown is as follows: <br /> Percent of Total <br /> Contract Construction—Sub-Structures $43,000 30% <br /> Consultant Design—GO 165 Consultants' Panel $17,500 12% <br /> Contract or City Construction of Cabling & Equipment $70,000 49% <br /> Contingency, including change order authorization $11,500 9% <br /> Total $142,000 100% <br /> Funds are budgeted and available in the Public Utilities' Line Rebuilds Account No. 6130000-470603. <br /> Prepared by: Stephen H. Badgett, Public Utilities Deputy General Manager/Energy Delivery <br /> Approved by: David H. Wright, Public Utilities General Manager <br /> Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager <br /> Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney <br />