CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-042, Streetlight Maintenance and LED Streetlight Materials, to Graybar, Inc. and Wesco Distribution for an amount not to exceed $625,000
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Dan Randolph P.E., Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance of the street lighting system. In addition, DPW oversees two capital projects: Citywide LED Street Lighting Conversion (SL137) and Capital Upgrade/Replacement of Street Lighting Systems (SL125).
SL137 aims to replace existing streetlights with LED fixtures to enhance visibility, improve safety, and promote environmental sustainability while reducing costs. Over the past few years, upgrades have been made to Salem-post tops and lighting in the East Side Homeowners Organization (ECHO) area, the Historic District, and various parking lots. These upgrades will continue in 2026.
SL125 focuses on upgrading deteriorated streetlight poles with standard aluminum poles and installing new uniduct for a more reliable street lighting system. These upgrades ensure the longevity and reliability of the infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
DPW intends to purchase streetlight maintenance supplies as needed throughout 2026. In addition, LED fixtures and streetlight poles will be purchased as part of its ongoing streetlight capital projects. The purchase of LED fixtures and streetlight poles is essential for enhancing lighting quality, improving safety, and achieving long-term cost savings in the Historic District and Citywide. DPW will also be purchasing replacement poles for deteriorating concrete poles.
By investing in energy-efficient and durable lighting infrastructure, DPW has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable urban development and efficient public service delivery. Also important, the City has been installing dark sky compliant light fixt...
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