Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Claypool Electric for the replacement of sports field lighting at Berliner Park. The lighting replacements will create a huge savings improve energy efficiency by switching to new “green” lights.
The Gary Ogle Complex at Berliner Park consists of diamonds 1,4, and 5 which were turned into artificial turf infields in 2014, increasing their use and making them some of the most used fields in Berliner Park. The field lights that are currently installed are old and have wooden support beams. In the past few years, one pole fell during a storm, damaged part of the fence, and made the field unusable for a few weeks. In addition, there was another pole that needed replaced due to safety reasons. The installation of new lights and poles is a must for the safety of spectators and participants at these 3 diamonds. Additionally, Musco Lighting is less expensive than the current lights on these diamonds. Musco is installed on diamonds 10 - 17 and their cost per hour is nearly half the price of the lights used at Ogle Complex. Lastly, Musco Lights come with a 25 year warranty and they perform maintenance on these lights should anything go wrong.
The costs for this project will be $565,300.00 with a contingency of $56,530.00 for a total of $621,830.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 31, 2016 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 20, 2016. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Claypool Electric (MAJ) $565,300
ProLine Electric (MAJ) $616,300
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Claypool Electric was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Claypool Electric and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant section...
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