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Commission approves Mincor high‑side switches for industrial sub expansion
Summary
The commission approved staff's recommendation to procure Mincor high‑side voltage switches (48‑week lead), citing robustness and cost savings; the motion passed by voice vote.
The commission voted to approve Mincor technology high‑side voltage switches for the industrial substation expansion after staff recommended the brand for its robustness and cost advantages. Staff noted a 48‑week lead time but said that schedule aligned with the project timeline.
Why Mincor: Staff and an outside contact recommended the Mincor switches because of their performance in cold climates and ice loading; a commissioner said the units are "very strong switches" and argued the warranty cost for extended service was likely not worthwhile. Commissioners asked about anchor bolts and other bid‑spec details before approving the purchase.
Vote and implementation: Commissioner Bart moved to approve the recommendation, Doug seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said WPPI will perform a thermal imaging check after installation to verify connection temperatures and will bring bid packets and contractor recommendations back to the commission for approval on a case‑by‑case basis.
Budget and procurement: Staff said the overall industrial substation project budget remains at roughly $579,000 for the full project; major components will still be presented to the commission as they are bid. The decision does not include an additional warranty purchase; staff recommended against buying the optional warranty given the expected longevity of the switches.
