To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MC ELECTRIC TO INSTALL 16 REPLACEMENT LIGHT POLES ALONG THE BEACH BLUFF WALKWAY BETWEEN VETERANS PARK AND KNOB HILL AVENUE FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $276,480
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2407-057, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING REPLACEMENT OF 16 LIGHT POLES LOCATED ALONG THE BEACHFRONT WALKWAY BETWEEN VETERANS PARK AND KNOB HILL AVENUE AS "REPAIR" AND EXEMPTING IT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19 AND 19.1(A) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this item would award an agreement to MC Electric to install 16 replacement street light poles along the beach bluff walking path between Veterans Park and Knob Hill Avenue. The existing poles have been in place for over 30 years and are badly deteriorated. MC Electric of Chino, California would perform the work for a cost ranging from $116,800 to $241,200, depending on the number of concrete foundations that require replacement. Including the cost for payment and performance bonds plus a 15% contingency, the total cost for the repair effort would not exceed $276,480.
BACKGROUND
The beach bluff pedestrian pathway located between Veterans Park and Knob Hill Avenue contains 16 street lights that illuminate the area after dark. The poles and lights have been in place for over 30 years and have significantly deteriorated due to the salty ocean air. The Public Works Department has purchased suitable replacement poles and fixtures, however, the City does not have sufficient personnel resources to install the new poles in-house at this time. Staff obtained the following cost proposal from MC Electric of Chino, California to install the new poles via outside contractor:
Installation of new concrete cap and light pole: $6,925 per pole
Installation of new concrete foundation and...
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