Title
Electrical Lighting and Related Supplies
Action
Action:
A. Award unit price contracts with the following companies for the purchase of electrical lighting and related supplies for a five year term:
* Border States Industries, Inc. dba Shealy Electrical Wholesalers,
* State Line Lighting, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve possible price adjustments and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* Engineering and Property Management is responsible for the operations and maintenance of municipal facilities, structures and assets including office, warehouse, storage, vehicle maintenance, communication towers and public safety.
* These contracts will provide electrical lighting and related supplies including, but not limited to, fixtures, lamps, ballasts, dimmers, wiring devices, ceiling fans, photo controls, lenses, repair parts and any accessories and related components necessary for new, retrofit or repairs at various buildings.
* These contracts will also provide maintenance and repair products 365 days per year, 24 hours per day.
* On March 26, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received from interested service providers.
* Border States Industries, Inc. and State Line Lighting, Inc. were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
* Both companies offer recycling and legal disposal of fluorescent lighting and other lamps that contain mercury. In addition, both companies partner with the Duke Energy SmartSaver Program, a rebate program for high-efficiency lighting upgrades.
* Estimated annual expenditures are $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established for this contract because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(1) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
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