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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Ace Electric, Inc. in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $96,800.00 ($88,000.00 Base Contract and $8,800.00 in Change Order Authority) for the Replacement of Switchgear Boxes at Syd Kronenthal and Veterans' Parks.
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Contact Person/Dept: Eric Mirzaian / Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-6444
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/23/15)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer (09/21/15)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ace Electric, Inc. (Ace) in an amount not-to-exceed $96,800.00 ($88,000.00 base contract and $8,800.00 in change order authority) for the replacement of switchgear boxes at Syd Kronenthal and Veteran's Parks.
BACKGROUND
The switchgear boxes at Syd Kronenthal and Veteran's parks control lighting of the playing fields, playgrounds, public restrooms and security lighting. The condition of these boxes has been deteriorating for some time, and they are no longer structurally sound and have corrosion within the internal components.
DISCUSSION
The proposed work will be replacing the existing switchgear boxes with new stainless steel units and disposing of the old switchgear boxes.
Public Works Staff received the following quotes for this work:
? ACE Electric Inc......................$88,000.00
? MB Herzog Electric Inc...............$91,791.00
? Power Source Systems, Inc.........$105,850.00
Ace has performed prior electrical repair projects for the City, and St...
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