5.2.
Public Works Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 01/18/2011
Title:
Proposal to Retrofits Lighting at Public Works Campus
Background:
In the interest of becoming more “green” and lowering energy costs, staff looked for areas that could yield potential energy savings. After some discussion it was decided that our shop lighting system would be a logical place to start. Currently the shops are lit with metal halide bulbs and T-12 florescent lights. Our energy supplier, Connexus Energy, was contacted for suggestions and information on what rebates would be available to help subsidize the project. After meeting with Connexus representatives, the suggested plan of action was to replace all the metal halide and T-12 florescent bulbs currently in use. The new system would be a combination of new generation fluorescent bulbs and LED lighting. Some of the fixtures would be equipped with motion sensors as well. An RFP was sent out in November and quotes were received in late December from three contactors; Sterling Electric, S&S Electric and AID Electric. S&S Electric withdrew their bid at a later date.
AID Electric came in with the most competitive bid with a total cost for all three buildings at $16,314.00. Minus the rebates from Connexus which, total $4,871.00, net cost of the project would be $11,443.00.
The lighting improvement would be dramatic over the current system and more energy efficient. Pay back rates on the lighting improvement run from 2.6 years to 8.7 years, depending on the building.
Notification:
Observations:
Funding Source:
Public Facilities Fund (The projected balance at the end of 2011 is about $128,000.)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Public Works Committee recommend to City Council approval of the project and approve contracting with AID Electric for the installation.
Committee Action:
Motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the project and approve contracting with AID Electric for the installation.
Attachments
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Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 01/13/2011 11:27 AM |
- Form Started By:
- MaryJo Warner
- Started On:
- 01/12/2011 03:37 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/13/2011