Title
Street Light Cable Fault Locating and Repairs - Proposal
History
The Village has several street lights that are inoperative due to underground cable faults. Specialized equipment is needed to effectively and efficiently locate the exact location of the underground faults. Public Works’ underground fault locating equipment is severely outdated and is not practical to repair. The current equipment is scheduled to be replaced and upgraded in FY 2015.
To ensure that the faults are identified and repaired in a timely manner, the work needs to be contracted. Staff solicited proposals from vendors with experience in underground fault location and repair. The firms of Edward Electric of Orland Park, IL and Lyons & Pinner of LaGrange, IL both submitted proposals for a $1,300 cost-per-repair based on a four (4) hour estimate to complete each repair. After the initial four (4) hours, Edward Electric charges an additional $205.00 per hour, per repair. Lyons & Pinner charges $226.00 per hour, per repair after exceeding four (4) hours for a repair.
Edward Electric of Orland Park, IL provided the lowest overall price for cable fault locating and repair work. Staff recommends that the proposal submitted by Edward Electric Company of Orland Park, IL be accepted for underground cable fault locating services and repairs.
Financial Impact
Staff estimates there are eight (8) streetlights needing repair of underground line faults. Funds to cover this work are available in the FY2014 Streets budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Board to accept the proposal from Edward Electric Company of Orland Park, IL for underground cable fault locating and repair services at a cost not to exceed the Board approved budget amount.