25B - AGMT LIGHTING FIXTURES POLICE DEPT

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V. Profile of Services — Firm and Team Experience Most facilities have lighting systems that were installed based predominately on °lowest upfront costs° versus °life -cycle costs," While this might help make a building less expensive to build, these systems are generally very Inefficient and expensive to operate. Over time, many facilities have upgraded their lighting systems to newer, more efficient systems that, at one time, featured the latest and greatest fluorescent lighting technology. These systems offered energy saving Improvements over the old system, but they still had a relatively short rated life and required expensive maintenance. The great news Is that lighting technology has advanced rapidly In the past few years. New solid-state LED lighting, together with innovative sensors and controls, make for a no-bralner improvement at almost every facility. Dramatic product price drops combined with extreme advances In industry technology allow most facilities to find a lighting solution that actually pays for itself. The economics of a new LED lighting solution has reached the peintwhere waiting for further advancements actually decreases the potential lifetime savings. The biggest challenge for most customers is navigating all of the possible solutions to find the best lighting system for their facility. Making an incorrect decision can lead to sacrificed light levels or low -quality lights that were cheap to purchase, but expensive to maintain in the long run, With over 10,000 projects under our belt, we know lighting —thats all we do, Our award-winning team can analyze your facility and,prepare a proposal that will give you a state-of-the-art lighting system that is designed for maximized energy savings, the absolute longest life, and Improved lighting levels for your facility. Our step- by-step process for reaching this goal is described below. A. Audit Services The service we provide frequenfly begins with an energy audit of the facility. This service Includes the following: • One of our experienced Ilghting auditors visits the site and conducts a physical inspection of the facility. The accuracy and completeness of the Information collected during this phase Is crucial to assist our design team In developing accurate energy calculations and scope of work. • The facility type and utility program may determine specific auditing guidelines, but in most cases the following information Is collected during the audit phase: o Itemized counts of all existing fixture types and wattages o Pictures of each fixture and lamp types for existing fixtures o Equipment requirements for safe installation (ladders, lifts, etc.) o Electrical company, current kWh rate, and demand charges o Existing lighting controls, dimming, and emergency backup systems o Current and projected operating hours for each area to be upgraded o Any additional pertinent Information noticed during the audit — this may vary from building to building • Finally, our auditors will consult with representatives from the facility to determine the clients goals and expectations. We will educate the client on diverse options and capabilities of the latest in LED Lighting technology, Y4 FNERGr Rr-rRciMT M 25B-77