REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 25, 2018
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Cree LED Streetlight Fixtures for the Installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Streetlights throughout the City of Fresno (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council accept staff recommendation to install Cree Lighting LED fixtures throughout the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 16, 2018, Council approved a zero interest loan agreement with PG&E in the amount of $10,237,062 for the replacement of all remaining HPS streetlights throughout the City with energy efficient LED fixtures and the Master Services Agreement and accompanying Work Order which allows for the installation of the new LED fixtures. Council requested staff to return for Council to have final authority on the lighting manufacturer contract, possibly using a local manufacturer that meets or exceeds the City of Fresno Standards. After extensive analysis, staff recommends proceeding with the project utilizing fixtures manufactured by Cree, Inc., the company who was selected by PG&E through a competitive bid process as the best value for turnkey projects throughout the service territory.
BACKGROUND
On August 16, 2018, Council approved a zero interest loan agreement with PG&E in the amount of $10,237,062 for the replacement of all remaining HPS streetlights throughout the City with energy efficient LED fixtures.
Council approved the Loan Agreement and Master Services Agreement, however Council wanted the flexibility to choose a local manufacturer of LED fixtures that meets or exceeds City Standards. Staff has not located a local manufacturer of LED Streetlight Fixtures that meets or exceeds City Standards. Staff recommends using the original choice of Cree Lighting to supply the LED streetlight fixtures for the Council approved turnkey installation proje...
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