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Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 26.063 and authorizing an increase to the Construction Contingency for the Contract with DC Electric Group, Inc. for the Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements Project (No. pk2307)
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WHEREAS, the Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements Project ("Project") will improve pedestrian safety and experience by upgrading the street and pathway lighting to LED fixtures and enhancing the lighting levels; and
WHEREAS, the Project's goal and intent are to utilize Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) Grant Funds awarded to the City to improve energy efficiency through the installation of LED lighting technology while reducing the City's electricity use and contributing to the City's climate action and sustainability goals; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2025, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements Project to DC Electric Group, Inc. pursuant to a competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified additional scope of work for the Project, specifically additional lighting improvements at thirteen (13) parks and facilities, to be incorporated into the construction contract for an estimated amount of $764,810; and
WHEREAS, this additional scope of work significantly reduces the City's energy consumption, results in substantial cost savings, upholds City infrastructure and enhances pedestrian safety. The benefit of DC Electric continuing to perform the work would eliminate unnecessary costs and delays and would utilize the PCE grant funds to provide the City with significant energy cost savings and promote its sustainability goals in alignment with regional trends; and
WHEREAS, the Project is included in the City of South San Francisco's fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (Project No. pk2307); and
WHEREAS, the Project budget will be amended to include $50,000 of unallocated Park Maintenance Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Project budget will be ...
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