Title
Citywide Electrical Services - Requirements Contract IFB 14-145A (Ordinance S-43726)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contracts 138448, 138480, and 138449 with Commercial Comm & Electric (Vendor 3074481), Performance Electric (Vendor 3052719), and Sky Construction & Engineering Inc. (Vendor 3068732), for the purchase of electrical services as needed by Citywide departments. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract provides general electrical services, preventative maintenance services, and maintenance due to theft of electrical wiring for use by Citywide departments. The usage on this contract has been greater than anticipated, with significant use by the Public Works and Library departments. Much of the increased usage is due to LED projects at multiple City locations to meet the demand for sustainable lighting and energy solutions, and also due to unplanned electrical infrastructure failures resulting from deferred maintenance.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $854,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value will not exceed $2,229,000. Funds are available in various departments' budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract is a result of IFB 14-145, awarded on May 28, 2014.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.