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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with OHM Advisors for Streetlight Condition Assessment ($143,296.00; RFP No. 983)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution approving a professional services agreement with OHM Advisors in the amount of $143,296.00 for streetlight condition assessment.
The City currently owns and maintains approximately 2,300 streetlights. This project aims to inspect the estimated 2,100 standalone streetlights that are not attached to traffic signal infrastructure. Priority for assessment will be given to streetlights that are more than ten years old.
The project will require the consultant to gather condition information on each element of the streetlights. Information gathered will be utilized to improve maintenance activities and prioritize a replacement program. This condition assessment is necessary to effectively develop the overall streetlight asset management program.
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 983) for professional services to complete the streetlight condition assessment. A total of ten proposals were received and a selection committee comprised of City staff reviewed all of the proposals. The top two consultant teams were selected for follow-up presentations and interviews. Following the interviews, OHM Advisors was selected by the committee based on their professional qualifications, detailed inspection and data management plan, and their competitive fee schedule.
OHM Advisors complies with the City of Ann Arbor's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage Ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
Funding for this project is included in the in the approved Public Works FY17 General Fund, Street Lighting budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Chris Elenbaas, P.E., Public Works Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, Professional consulting services are needed to complete a conditio...
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