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2.) Operating temperature range to 85 degrees C. These relays are to be used in outdoor, metal <br />enclosed cubicles in electrical substations. Other competitors offer only 70 degree C rated units. <br />3.) City personnel are familiar on the programming and use of 351 SEL relays. Use of another <br />manufacturer's device would require a large investment of time and money for training purposes. <br />4.) SEL provides a 10 year unlimited warranty on their equipment, other manufacturers typically <br />offer one year warranties. This saves on future operation and maintenance requirements. <br />Currently, Matzinger-Keegan is the only distributor authorized to sell the SEL relays in Southern <br />California. Staff has obtained a quotation from this vendor to supply the required relays for a total <br />amount of $50,110.22. <br />ALTERNATIVES: <br />The City could go out to bid for protection relays; however, this could defeat the utilities plan for <br />standardizing to the SEL relays. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br />The purchase of these relays was budgeted in the Electric Utility Capital Miscellaneous Equipment <br />Account Number 520-8000-8003-4930-0101-000 in FY 01/02 and will be carried forward to FY <br />02/03 budget. <br />ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT: None <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends the purchase of Schweitze Engineering Laboratories protection relays, C/O <br />Matzinger-Keegan in the amount of $50,110.22. <br />PREPARED BY: <br />Daniel De La Hoya, Substation Superintendent <br />REVIEW TEAM ONLY <br />City Attorney: pt�— Finance Director: ,(,!!i <br />City Manager: OTHER <br />