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City staff to issue RFP after transformer search stalls; Smart911 opt-in urged
Public Utilities Advisory Board (PUAB) · January 16, 2026
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Summary
Staff reported a delayed transformer refurbishment timeline and said they will issue an RFP/RFQ to find an available unit sooner; officials also urged residents to sign up for Smart911 (Rave) for emergency notifications.
City municipal-services staff told the Public Utilities Advisory Board that a planned additional transformer for the water plant will not be immediately available from a nearby vendor because the vendor intends to refurbish an existing unit, a process staff said will take about 60 weeks.
Because that timeline defeats the city’s need for a quicker backup,…
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