Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:                  David L. Corliss, City Manager

Cynthia Wagner, Assistant City Manager

Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager

FROM:            Michael W. Ellis, Wastewater Maintenance Manager

 CC:                 Dave Wagner, Director of Utilities

Mike Lawless, Assistant Director of Utilities

Dave King, Utilities Maintenance Superintendent

Beth Krishtalka, Assistant to Director

DATE:             October 19, 2010

 RE:                 Set Bid Date for Bid Number B1059, 2010 Electrical Preventive                                    Maintenance

Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the October 26, 2010 meeting:

Set a bid opening date of November 16, 2010 for Bid Number B1059, 2010 Electrical Preventive Maintenance

Project Description

Utilities Department is requesting to bid forty five (45) electrical management devices (out of 148) for preventive maintenance.  The electrical management devices control power delivery to the controls and motors within the Utility Department.  The controls and motors are used in the treatment and transportation of the water and wastewater systems.  The electrical management devices are located at the water and wastewater treatment plants and remote locations within the city.  This preventive maintenance program helps to ensure the reliability of the electrical components tested and the items they provide power to.

Project Funding

Funding for the work is from the 2010 Operations and Maintenance fund.

Action Request

Set a bid opening date of November 16, 2010 for Bid Number B1059 2010 Electrical Preventive Maintenance.

Thank you for your assistance.  Please advise if you have any questions.