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CC - (1) Acceptance of Work Performed by ACCO Engineered Systems in the Amount of $169,281.11; (2) Authorization to File a Notice of Completion; and (3) Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period for the City Facilities Energy Efficiency Project, PF-004.
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Contact Person/Dept: Joe Susca / Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5636
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/23/15)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (09/21/15)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) accept work performed by ACCO Engineered Systems in the amount of $169,281.11; (2) authorize filing a Notice of Completion; and (3) authorize the release of the 5% retention payment after expiration of the 35-day lien period for the City Facilities Energy Efficiency Project, CIP PF-004.
BACKGROUND
Over the past couple of years, the City has been working with The Energy Network (TEN) to implement turn-key energy efficient projects citywide. TEN, administered by Los Angeles County, was created by the California Public Utilities Commission to help public agencies in Southern California implement projects that save energy and reduce operating costs.
In 2014, TEN conducted a thorough energy audit at the City's highest energy using facilities. The audit focused on the lighting and mechanical components and, after reviewing the audit, staff and TEN agreed to implement a bundled turn-key project that retrofits lighting and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) mechanical componen...
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