This project will retrofit many of the lights in City Hall.  The Park 3 garage received new lighting last year and this project will complete the building and make it eligible for rebates and USB credits from the City's power provider.  The project will convert existing 32 watt T-8 lamps to 25 watt lamps, change older fixtures to T-8 and add occupancy light controls.  The bids will be opened on May 28, so staff will not have time to evaluate the bids before the Council meeting on the same date.  Staff recommends that the City Council delay awarding a contract until June 10. 

The Council may:

• Delay award until June 10, 2013 and allow time for bid evaluation; or
• Reject all bids

The funding of this project is expected to be covered by a portion of the energy rebate from NorthWestern Energy for City Hall and Park 3 and some funding from the City's USB Credits from NorthWestern Energy. Other City funding is approved if needed. 

Staff recommends that Council delay awarding a contract for the City Hall Lighting Retrofit until June 10, 2013.