MEETING DATE:
March 12, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION 2024-9273 - AWARD CONTRACT FOR PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS TO TECHSICO, INC., AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT resolution to award a contract for park lighting improvements to Techsico, Inc., and to delegate authority to the City Manager to finalize and execute said contract and associated documents in the not-to-exceed amount of $ 261,155.00.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The Public Works Department currently maintains 41 City parks throughout San Marcos. Staff recently conducted an evaluation of the park lighting systems and created a prioritized list of needed lighting improvements. The current lighting conditions at the selected parks were prioritized because they pose a potential safety risk. Based on that determination, City staff has publicly solicited and received bids for improvements at three City parks. Approval of this resolution will award a contract to Techsico, Inc. for lighting improvements at Cerro de las Posas Park, Woodland Park, and San Elijo Hills Park in an amount not to exceed $261,155.00.
Discussion
The Public Works Department desires to contract with a qualified electrical contractor to provide lighting repairs and replacements in three City parks. Staff recently performed a site assessment throughout the City's park inventory to establish a priority list of needed lighting repairs and replacements. Based on that determination, staff advertised a request for bid in accordance with Section 2.30.100 of the San Marcos Municipal Code (Public Projects).
PW CONBID 24-02 was posted to PlanetBids on January 23, 2024 and solicited bids for lighting upgrades and repairs a...
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