AgdaPkt 2000-09-11 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

REf'c:JRr- September 11 , 2000 Subject Award of Contract - 2000-2001 Street Light Improvement Project (Upgrading) Engineering File No. 1107-02 Recommendation Adopt a resolution awarding the contract for the 2000-2001 Street Light Improvement Project (Upgrading) to Republic Electric of Novato, California for an amount of $80,629.00. Background Before 1976, most street lights in the City were illuminated with an incandescent type of lamp. In 1976, after extensive study and public hearings, the City Council adopted the use of a low-pressure Sodium (LPS) type of lamp for streetlights, in Redwood City proper. This type of lamp was (at the time) the most energy-efficient of lamps available. The City's decision on the choice of HPS and LPS lamps evolved over several years. The most important determining factors have been the energy efficiency of the lamp/fixture and the annual energy cost. During this year's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget review process, the City Council expressed an interest in replacing the yellow (LPS) lamps to brighter (HPS) lamps, especially in the major corridors and downtown area. A Lighting Study Report has been prepared by the City's Consultant, and will be finalized within the coming month. The result of the study is a recommendation for a revision to the City's Street Light Standard Specification. The abstract of the study is summarized below, and supports the concept of HPS lamps: Pros 1. Social Benefits. The HPS lamp provides better benefits than the LPS lamps in the following categories: }r- Reduction in nighttime accidents. ,. Aid to police protection. ,. Facilitation to traffic flow. ,. Promotion of business during nighttime hours. }r- Community spirit. -1- " ï"""-'" " -"-r "