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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 20, 1991 (97)r� DOF CITY OF LODE COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for High Pressure Sodium Luminaires NIETW-j DATE: November 20, 1991 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTUN- That the City Council approve the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of 210 high pressure sodium luminaires. BACKGROUND ll4(F&IAJON The Electric Utility Department has issued preliminary work orders to replace mercury vapor lights with the more efficient high pressure scdium luminaires. Scene of the areas where conversions will take place during this fiscal year are Ilam Lane/Kettleman Lane/Hutchins Street/Century Blvd. area; Central Avenue, Vine to Poplar; Virginia Avenue, Mills to Lodi Avenue, and between Virginia Avenue, Ian Lane, Lodi Avenue and Iris Drive; MilIs Avenue/Vine Street/Virginia Avenue/Tokay Street area; Church Street, Lodi Avenue to Kettleman Lane. A portion of the quantity purchased will be placed in inventory to supoort routine maintenance and replacement. The bid opening will bz scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 1991. FUNDING: Estimated Cost of Purchase: $18,000 Budget Account: 10.0-503.10 Street Light Maintenance • Henry 3. Rice, L'16ctric Utility Director Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer APPROVED: 41�� THOMAS A. PETERSON .scrcua woa City Manager EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS I IIMTNATPM GENERAL Luminaires shall be furnished, without lamps or photoelectric control units, in compliance with these specifications. Equipment furnished shall be tested and approved, according to procedures set forth by I.E.S. specifications, and shall meet the minimum standards set forth in the AS1M and EEI-NEMA latest revisions. A. Ballasts: Ballasts shall be of the regulated type and shall be integral with the luminaires. Ballasts shall have a minimum Dower factor of 90%; inrush current shall be less than operating current, shall operate at plus or minus 10%rated voltage. Voltage and wattage shall be as specified. Ballasts shall be of the type recommended for high pressure sodium lamps. B. Light Distribution: Luminaires -:.all be of Type III light distribution for multiple operation, equipped with photoelectric twist -lock type receptacle. The receptacle shall be adjustable to permit re -orientation of the photoelectric control unit. C. Reflector: Reflector shall be removable and highly specular, D. Refractor: I.E.S. type refractor shall be furnished. Acrylic refractor shall be supplied for 100 -watt and glass refractor shall be supplied for 250 -watt luminaires. Refractor latch shall be vibration proof to prevent acc4dental opening of the door. Gaskets shall be used to seal the optical assembly at socket entry and between reflector and refractor. E. Slip Fitter: Slip fitter shall be adjustable from 1-1/4" through 2" pipe without rearranging of mounting parts, and adjustable plus or minus 5 degrees from horizontal. F. Housing: Outer housing shall be cast aluminum and similar in design to American Electric series 113 or General Electric series M2RR. SPECIFIC A. Item 1: 100 -watt, 120 -volt high-pressure sodium, similar to GE #M2RR1OS1H2AMS3 or AE #113-56213-6. B. Item 2: 100 -watt, 240 -volt high pressure sodium, similar to GE #M2RR10SWAMS3 or AE #113-56313-6. C. Item 3: 100 -watt, 120/208/240/277 -volt nigh pressure sodium, similar to GE #M2RR10SOH2AMS3 or AE #.113-5F113-6. 11/91