HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - SPEC - ANTIQUE STYLE STREETLIGHTSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO PACIFIC
LIGHTING SALES, INC. FOR
ANTIQUE STYLE STREETLIGHTS
(SPEC. NO. 13-001)
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1s' Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc. for the purchase of antique style streetlights in an
amount not to exceed $165,000.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency maintains approximately 580 antique style cast iron double king
streetlights. These streetlights are located in the historic downtown area and along Broadway from
Civic Center Drive to Santa Clara Avenue. In the past two years, ten streetlights have been replaced
and there are five locations that are currently in need of replacement.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the nationally
recognized organization for lighting structures standards. Testing has demonstrated the bending
strength of ductile iron to be three to four times that of cast aluminum and cast iron. The Spring City
ductile iron streetlights are stronger and more durable than cast iron streetlights and come with a 25
year warranty against defects and damage. Current City standards specify Spring City cast iron
streetlights. Cast iron streetlights are easily damaged in automotive collisions while ductile iron is
more resistant to damage. Once the City confirms the durability of ductile iron streetlights it will
amend its standards.
Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc. is the exclusive sales and marketing representative for the Spring City
products in the Southern California area. As a result, staff recommends Council approval of the
recommended action.
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Contract Award for Antique Style Streetlights
February 4, 2013
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Public Works Street Light Maintenance accounting unit (no. 01117630-
63001).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Raul Godinez II \/ Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director Executive Director
Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agencyi;?
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