The Village of Arlington Heights Capital Improvement Plan includes the conversion of non-efficient lighting to Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) wherever possible. The Village plans to replace 400 street lights annually and 170 lights in the Public Parking Garage. 

This bid was designed to provide competitive pricing for the parking garage project only. Currently the North Garage has 170 lights rated at 128 watts each including a transformer. The proposed lights are only 33 watts each. The Village has submitted the necessary paperwork for ComEd's Efficiency Rebate Program, and we anticipate a rebate of $8,407.50. Not only will this project reduce future energy demands, staff is anticipating a ComEd Rebate covering 18% of the costs.

On November 19th, seven bids were opened and publicly read aloud. The bids ranged from $49,247.30 to $63,342.00 with Graybar Electric of Glendale Heights, IL as the lowest responsible bidder. Staff has worked successfully with Graybar in the past and recommends award. 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award the LED Lights bid to Graybar Electric of Glendale Heights, Illinois in the of $49,247.30 for providing 170 LED fixtures in the North Public Parking Garage, and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents.