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Commission authorizes two-phase transformer replacement; CRNF to reimburse most costs
Summary
The commission approved R-25-70 to award a construction contract for a two-phase transformer upgrade project, replacing two 75 MVA transformers with two 125 MVA units. City staff said the project cost is estimated at about $17 million, with CRNF expected to reimburse most costs and the city bearing an estimated $500,000 share.
The Coffeyville City Commission approved Resolution R-25-70 on June 24 to authorize a construction contract with B & L Electric for the Coffeyville transformer replacement project serving CRNF.
Chris Weiner, executive director of electric, described the scope as replacing two 75 MVA transformers with two 125 MVA units to add approximately 50 MW of capacity and improve system reliability. The work is planned in two phases linked to CRNF turnaround outages: an initial construction phase in October of the first year and a second phase currently expected in October 2028. The contract authorizes a single contractor to perform both phases.
Weiner told the commission the bid came in above the engineer’s estimate and that only two bids were received; he requested authorization up to $3,000,000 to allow for contingencies but said the expectation is the final amount will be lower. He emphasized most project costs will be reimbursed by CRNF, and staff estimated the city’s non-reimbursable share at about $500,000.
The commission approved the resolution by recorded vote. Staff said construction engineering will be provided by a separate engineering firm and that project scheduling will be coordinated with CRNF to match planned outages.
