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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />FEBRUARY 4, 2013 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD TO PACIFIC <br />LIGHTING SALES, INC. FOR <br />ANTIQUE STYLE STREETLIGHTS <br />(SPEC. NO. 13-001) <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 1s' Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc. for the purchase of antique style streetlights in an <br />amount not to exceed $165,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Public Works Agency maintains approximately 580 antique style cast iron double king <br />streetlights. These streetlights are located in the historic downtown area and along Broadway from <br />Civic Center Drive to Santa Clara Avenue. In the past two years, ten streetlights have been replaced <br />and there are five locations that are currently in need of replacement. <br />The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the nationally <br />recognized organization for lighting structures standards. Testing has demonstrated the bending <br />strength of ductile iron to be three to four times that of cast aluminum and cast iron. The Spring City <br />ductile iron streetlights are stronger and more durable than cast iron streetlights and come with a 25 <br />year warranty against defects and damage. Current City standards specify Spring City cast iron <br />streetlights. Cast iron streetlights are easily damaged in automotive collisions while ductile iron is <br />more resistant to damage. Once the City confirms the durability of ductile iron streetlights it will <br />amend its standards. <br />Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc. is the exclusive sales and marketing representative for the Spring City <br />products in the Southern California area. As a result, staff recommends Council approval of the <br />recommended action. <br />22B-1