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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026 FROM: Nick Zettel, Director of
ITEM NO. 4.5(a) Redding Electric Utility
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SUBJECT: 4.5(a)--Award of Bid Schedule No. 5700—Fiberglass Crossarms
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following relative to Bid Sched�ule No. 5700 — Fiberglass Crossarms
for the Redding Electric Utility:
(1) Award Bid 5700 to Anixter, proposing MacLean Power Systems fiberglass crossarms as
an approved alternate manufacturer, for an annual evaluated price of $209,673.75,
including sales tax;
(2) Authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Anixter through
June 30 2031, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same,
and price changes in direct proportion to the change in the Producer Price Index; and
(3) A�uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $42,000 per contract
term as a contingency funding to support operational requirements and higher-than-
anticipated contract expendit�ures.
Fiscal Impact
The purchase of fiberglass crossarms is included in Redding Electric Utility's (REU) General
System Improvements Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Budget. These costs include the annual
recurring expenditures for installing infrastructure required to maintain reliable electric service.
In the five-year plan presented to the City Council (Council) in June 2025, this and other General
System Improvements, were anticipated to be funded by bond proceeds. If related capital costs
exceed the approved budget, staff will return to Council with recomm�nded budget adjustments.
Alternatzve Action
Council may reject staffs recommendation and provide alternative direction.
Background/Analysis
Report to Redding City Council July 8, 2026
Re: 4.5(a)--Award of Bid Schedule No. 5700 -Fiberglass Crossarms Page 2
The Redding Electric Utility (REU) maintains a comprehensive inventory of electric system
components to support ongoing operations, system reliability, and infrastructure replacement
projects. Fiberglass crossarms are critical structural components used in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution �acilities. REU consumes approximately 650
crossarms annually across eight stock configurations, supporting residential and commercial
development, emergency repairs, and planned capital improvement projects throughout REU's
service territory.
There is not currently a supply contract for these materials, requiring staff to solicit new
competitive bids to ensure continued availability of compliant, high-quality components.
Maintaining reliable access to fiberglass crossarms is essential to prevent construction delays,
reduce outage duration, and support regulatory compliance for electric system operations under
CPUC General Order 95.
On June 10, 2026, staff opened bids for Bid Schedule No. 5'700. Four bids were received and
evaluated on the basis of bid responsiveness, technical specification compliance, and evaluated
unit pricing. The lowest evaluated bid, submitted by Elite Textile Trading LLC at $116,566.54,
was determined to be non-responsive due to material technical deficiencies. The second-lowest
evaluated bid was submitted by Anixter at $209,673.75 annually, proposing MacLean Power
Systems (MPS) fiberglass crossarms as an alternate manufacturer. Engineering review confirmed
the MPS product line meets or exceeds all load rating and material requirements.
Awarding this bid ensures price stability, maintains warehouse inventory levels, and supports
uninterrupted electric utility operations. MacLean Power Systems manufactures at Newberry,
South Carolina, providing domestic supply chain stability. The recommended contingency
authority provides flexibility to address potential tariff adjustments, freight increases, or
unforeseen operational demands during the contract term.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Pr�iority/City Manager Goals
• This agenda item is a routine operational item.
Attachments
Bid Tab 5700
CITY OF REDDING
PURCHASING DIVISION-TABULATION OF BIDS
Bid Fiberglass Crossarms Elite Textile Anixter OneSource
Anixter Tradinq �LC �ader Supplv, LLC �Second Bid) Supplv Solutions
BID SCHEDULE NO. DATE OF OPENING
5700 Wednesda ,June 10, 2026
TIME OF OPENING
3:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE
Net Delivered Evaluated Total $209,673.75 $116,566.54 $249,651.19 $248,820.20 $254,053.80