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Council approves $13,610 quote for substation transformer and LTC maintenance
Summary
The council approved a $13,610-plus-tax quote from Sunbelt Solomon to perform maintenance on an older substation transformer and its Load Tap Changer; KMEA Mid-States will replace the Beckwith controller under existing Task Order #2 (approved Aug. 15, 2022).
The Lindsborg City Council authorized maintenance work on the older substation transformer and its Load Tap Changer (LTC) and approved a Sunbelt Solomon quote for $13,610.00 plus tax at the Oct. 7 meeting.
Minutes describe the maintenance scope as including transfer of loads to the new transformer, de-energizing and isolating the old unit, removal and testing of oil for contaminants, replacement of leaking oil seals, inspection, and oil replacement. LTC work will include oil removal and replacement, inspection of internal components, electrical and component testing, and adjustments to moving parts. The minutes note KMEA Mid-States will perform replacement of the Beckwith controller as part of system control work covered by Task Order #2 (approved by council Aug. 15, 2022). Councilmember Blaine Heble moved to approve the Sunbelt Solomon quote; Councilmember Andrew Smith seconded and the motion passed 7-0 by roll call.
The minutes record the technical steps and the contractor quote but do not provide a project schedule or estimated outage duration. The council's approval covered only the Sunbelt Solomon maintenance quote; controller replacement is billed to previously authorized Task Order #2 funds.
