Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for $400,000.00 to Graybar Electric, for Aluminum & Copper Cable/Wire, for the Power & Light Department.

Recommendations:

Council approval to issue a purchase order.

Background:

Power and Light (IPL) uses aluminum and copper cable for new construction, capital projects, outages, work and other jobs to maintain efficient daily operations. The cable is an essential component in maintaining reliable service for IPL customers. Graybar Electric was awarded a contract as a result of an invitation to bid, which was approved by Council in 2021.

Approval of this item authorizes the Finance Director to issue change orders up to a total of ten (10) percent of the original authorized amount, so long as appropriations are available.



Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City is $400,000.00. Funding for Aluminum & Copper Cable/Wire is included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget, page 242, account number (6122-5314), Warehouse Inventory, IPL fund 20.



Department:          Power & LightContact Person:          James Nail


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Power and Light DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action: