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Civic Center Phase 2 Utility Payments with Southern California Edison - Authorize payment of $391,843.42 to Southern California Edison for installation of new electrical service and equipment and authorize the City Manager to approve the Civic Center electrical service agreements as provided and required by Southern California Edison.
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Prepared by:
Mike Porter, Civil Engineer, Mike.porter@visalia.city, (559) 713-4412
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.crawford@visalia.city, (559) 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.city, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Authorize payment of $391,843.42 to Southern California Edison (SCE) for installation of new electrical service and equipment and authorize the City Manager to approve the Civic Center electrical service agreements as provided and required by Southern California Edison.
Summary:
Extension of Southern California Edison electrical service is required to provide service to Phase 2 of the Civic Center Project. The SCE payment request is split into two invoices (see SCE Invoice 1 and Invoice 2, attached). Invoice 1, in the amount of $282.72 includes the cost for new on-site meter and service, Invoice 2 in the amount of $391,560.77 includes the cost for materials and labor to extend and install the remaining project related electrical infrastructure. There was approximately $2.2 million budgeted for various utility company work and fees in the project estimate.
Background Discussion:
Construction for Phase 2 of the Civic Center project is set to begin in July 2025. Utility services, including electrical services, must be extended to serve the project. SCE will submit invoices for the work performed subsequent to issuing a new Purchase Order for the above mentioned scope of work. The City will be requesting new SCE service to the Civic Center buildings prior to occupancy.
Fiscal Impact: SCE payment request in the amou...
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