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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/02/23-Attachments-M&C 21-0134City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 02/16/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0134 LOG NAME: 13P ITB 21-0013 STREET LIGHTS TPW ADK SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize an Agreement with Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. for an Annual Amount up to $1,800,000.00 to Purchase Cobra Head Streetlight Luminaires for the Transportation and Public Works Department RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. for an Annual Amount up to $1,800,000.00 to purchase Cobra Head Streetlight Luminaires for the Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION: The Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) approached the Purchasing Division with the intent to execute an agreement to purchase Cobra Head Streetlight Luminaires. The equipment will be used in the installation of new streetlights, as well as to replace existing worn lights throughout the City. No guarantee was made that a specific amount of materials and services would be purchased. TPW estimates approximately $1,800,000.00 annually. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) consisted of detailed specifications describing the minimum requirements of the Cobra Head Streetlights required. The Purchasing division evaluated the bids submitted and concluded that Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (Acuity) presented the lowest bid meeting the specifications of this ITB. Trastar, Inc., Star LED, and Jaykal LED Solutions, Inc. were all deemed non -responsive as a result of required documentation that was not submitted in their bid response. BID ADVERTISEMENT - This bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on November 4, 2020, November 11, 2020, and November 18, 2020. Twenty-nine vendors were solicited from the purchasing vendor database. Four bids were received in response to this ITB. AGREEMENT TERM - Upon City Council approval, this agreement shall begin upon the date of approval by City Council and will expire after twelve months. M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BIDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. RENEWAL OPTIONS - This agreement may be renewed for up to four additional one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital and operating budgets, as previously appropriated, in the General Fund and the General Capital Projects Fund to support the approval of the above recommendation and authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804 Dana Burghdoff 8018 Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517 Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525 Ashley Kadva 2047 Expedited