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Resolution to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to Michigan Lighting Systems East, LLC (MLS East) in the amount of $43,050.00 for Spring City Street Light Poles and Associated Fixtures and Luminaires
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution for your approval for the purchase of five (5) street light poles and associated fixtures for future installation along Stadium Boulevard. These poles and “acorn” style luminaires are of an ornamental nature and match those that are currently installed along Stadium Boulevard between Industrial Highway to Main Street and Hutchins Ave to Maple Road. These poles and fixtures will be used as inventory to replace ones that are damaged in crashes or other instances that require their repair or replacement. Total estimated costs for the purchase is $43,050.00.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The funding for the purchase of these devices is included in the FY2023 approved Central Stores, Streetlight Inventory Operations and Maintenance Budget.
MLS East is the sole source provider of Spring City streetlight and fixture products. Charter language requires sold source procurement over $25,000 receive City Council approval.
MLS East and Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company comply with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Raymond Hess, Transportation Manager
Reviewed by: Brian Steglitz, Public Service Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, MLS East Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company is the sole source provider of Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company streetlight and fixture products;
Whereas, The City must maintain an inventory of street light poles and fixtures in order to repair or replace downed lights or poles in an expeditious fashion;
Whereas, The City desires to maintain the characteristic of the corridor by repairing or replacing poles and fixtures with matching improvements;
Whereas, MLS East and Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company comply with the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance; and
Whereas, Sufficient funds are included in the approved FY 2023 Central Stores, Streetlight Inventory Operations and Maintenance budget.
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a sole source purchase order to Michigan Lighting Sytems East, LLC the amount of $43,050.00 for Spring City street light poles and associated fixtures and luminaires; and
RESOLVED, That City Council authorize the City Administrator or designee to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.