6.4. ERMUSR 03-08-2005Elk Rivers-=`
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
February 28, 2005
To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
Jerry Takle
Jim Tralle
John Dietz
From: Bryan Adams
Subject: New 69KV Transformer
phone: 763.441.2020
Fax 763.941.8099
The budget projection for 2006 includes a $600,000 item to purchase a new 69KV
transformer and move a 69KV transformer from West Bank 1 to Substation North. This
project is to accommodate our increasing electric growth. The 2005 budget contains a
$15,000 item to complete the necessary engineering this year. Attached is an engineering
proposal from USG to do the necessary engineering work.
Staff recommends authorization be given to proceed with this project.
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A Department of Great River Energy
P.O. Box 341
Elk River, MN 55330-0341
(763)241-3766
February 24, 2005
Mr. Bryan Adams
Elk River Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Subject: Engineering Proposal for West and North Substation Work
Dear Bryan:
File: M01
JDS
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with a proposal for engineering work.
We estimate the cost to provide an engineering package for the work outlined in your
February 14th letter to be $21,850. A description of the scope of the project is enclosed.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
UNITED SERVICES GROUP
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ohn D. Setala, P.E.
Managing Principal
JDS/In
Enclosure
Direct Dial (763) 241-3764
Fax (763) 241-3715
jsetala@usgweb.com
17845 East Highway 10 Elk River, MN 55330-0341
Elk River Municipal Utilities
West & North Substation
Project Scope
Client: Elk River Municipal USG Activity Number:
USG Project Manager: Jon Wadsworth
Client Contact Name: Bryan Adams Project Title: West 8 North Substation
Transformer Upgrade
Client Project Site: West 8~ North Substation Site
Re nested Date: Completion Date:
Description of Scope and/or Related Information:
The existing 12/17.9 MVA LTC 691N/12.47KV transformer at the Elk River West Substation shall be removed and a
new 15/28 MVA LTC 69 kV/12.47 kV transformer will be installed at the Elk River West Substation. United Services Group
will develop specifications and review the West Substation equipment components and relaying components to ensure
adequate capacity, functionality, and physical clearances. Drawings will be changed or created as required. Elk River
Municipal Utilities shall make arrangements for transformer testing, loading relay settings, and testing of the circuit breaker.
The existing 12/17.9 MVA LTC 69KV/12.471N transformer from Elk River West Substation will be relocated to Elk
River North Substation. A 69 kV SF6 circuit breaker will be installed at the Elk River North Substation. United Services
Group will develop specifications and review the North Substation equipment components to ensure adequate capacity,
functionality, and physical clearances. Drawings will be changed or created as required. Modifications to the existing
foundations, cable conduit, grounding and steel drawings are required. United Services Group will provide physical
installation design package for the installation of the transformer and circuit breaker. A Relay and Control package will be
designed for the control of the circuit breaker. A control panel shalt be required. Ado power supply (battery bank) shall be
required to power the relay control panel and circuit breaker. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall make arrangements for
transformer testing, loading relay settings, and testing of the circuit breaker.
United Services Group will provide engineering design drawings, specifications of electrical equipment, and a
bidders list for material purchase and installation; Elk River Municipal Utilities will provide coordination for the delivery and
staging of all materials, coordination of bid processes, coordination of construction and project management for the
completion of the substation. United Services Group shall assist Elk River Municipal Utilities in the permitting of the
construction and inspection of the substation for energization and turnover.
Construction Permit Re uiq red? Y/N Y Estimated En ineerin Cost: $21,875.00
Estimated Construction Cost: N/A Total Estimated Cost: N/A
Construction Start Date: N/A End Date: NIA Engineering Completion 10/1/05
Date:
Additional Information.
SCADA shall be provided by others. A separate project scope will define the SCADA requirements.
Client Project Date:
Manager: