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CC- (1) Approval of an Agreement with OP Electrical Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $70,500.00 for Electrical and Lighting Upgrades at all Three City Fire Stations; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendment(s) to the Agreement in an Additional Contingency Amount Not-to-Exceed $7,050.00.
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Meeting Date: October 8, 2018
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: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/02/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (09/27/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve an agreement with OP Electrical Services (OP) in an amount not-to-exceed $70,500.00 for electrical and lighting upgrades at all three City fire stations; and (2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve amendment(s) to the agreement in an additional contingency amount not-to-exceed $7,050.00.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Over the past few years, the electrical demand at all three fire stations has increased due to newly commissioned apparatus. The new apparatus are rated at a higher electrical demand and are requiring an increase in dedicated electrical circuit capacity which the existing electrical sources at the stations cannot provide. This has caused electrical circuits to trip at the stations. Furthermore, apparatus are required to be continuously charged to ensure operation at all times.
Staff from the Public Works and Fire Departments worked together to assess the electrical needs at the stations. The proposed work will increase the electrical load capacity at each station to acco...
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