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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Street Light PolesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2023 SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHT POLES AND FIXTURES FOR FERGUSON SUBDIVISION RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of street light poles and fixtures for the Ferguson Subdivision from Dealers Electric for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the Capital Maintenance Fund (Public Works/Traffic) for a total amount not to exceed $21,126. BACKGROUND: The City, in new developments, is having the developer's pay for street lighting as the development is constructed. Staff has found better pricing and service if the fixtures (in the public rights of way) are purchased and maintained by the City. As such, staff is recommending the purchase of the poles and fixtures for the Ferguson development. All costs will be reimbursed by the developer prior to the City's acceptance of the infrastructure improvements. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Dealers Electric. The Public Works Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval LJ/TM