1. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH ONESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ELECTRIC UTILITY PARTS AND MATERIALS
August 28, 2017
Item 14

2. Background
To operate and maintain a reliable electric distribution and transmission system, Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) requires:
timely delivery of utility parts and materials,
management of in-house inventory levels, and
support for process improvements

3. Background Example of required parts and materials:
Cable/Wire Connectors
Construction Tools
Cutout Switches
Electrical Conduits
Equipment Fuses
Pole Top Materials
Vault Ventilation Equipment
Wires for Poles
Cable splices
Automation Equipment
Disconnect Switches
Fiber Optic Equipment
Insulators
Transformers
Voltage Regulators
Utility Poles

4. Background This contract will require the vendor to provide:
parts, material and equipment as needed in a timely manner,
restocking services and stock high volume items on their premises, and
conduct regular meetings with PWP to discuss product selection and opportunities for process improvements.

5. Bid Process
PWP issued a Notice Inviting Bids for Specification LD to Furnish and Deliver Electric Utility Equipment on May 10, 2017.
Three responsive bids were received on June 20,
OneSource Distributors was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that met all the requirements of the specification.
Vendor Location Amount
OneSource Distributors Buena Park, CA $3,479,933.72
WESCO Distributors Cerritos, CA $3,555,425.62
Anixter Inc. Corona, CA $3,570,347.21

6. Recommendation and Fiscal Impact
PWP recommends award of a three-year Purchase Order Contract to OneSource Distributors for an amount not to exceed $10,500,000.
No local vendor providing this service.
OneSource has provided these services since in an amount totaling $13,489,330.
Funds are available in the Power Operating Fund 401, Object number