The Village of Arlington Height's Capital plan includes $64,000 for the conversion of non-efficient lighting to Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) wherever possible. The Village plans to replace all 3,900 street lights over the 8-year program. 

To date, 1,964 street light fixtures have been converted to LED fixtures.  There are 1,699 remaining street lights which need to be converted to LED's, which includes the 300 fixtures to be changed this year. 

The Village developed and advertised a public bid for this year's project. This bid was designed to provide competitive pricing for materials that Staff will install. The 300 street lights proposed for replacement are rated at 128 watts each including a transformer. The proposed lights are only 50 watts each. The Village has submitted the necessary paperwork for ComEd's Efficiency Rebate Program and anticipate a rebate of $18,480 which covers about 24% of the Village's costs.

On February 9, 2023, four bids were publicly opened and read aloud, and the bid results are listed below:

BIDDER UNIT PRICE TOTAL BID PRICE

Graybar Electric $214.74 $64,422.00
Production Division Companies $217.02 $65,106.00

Active Electrical Supply $219.35 $65,805.00

Northwest Electrical Supply $291.43 $65,106.00

The lowest bidder was Graybar Electric of Glendale Heights, IL with a total bid cost of $64,422. Staff has been pleased with past purchases through Graybar Electric and their bid meets specifications. Staff recommends award to Graybar Electric.  

Account No. 401-7101-571.50-30 (ST1901) has available funds for this purchase.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award the LED Street Lighting 2023 purchase to Graybar Electric of Glendale Heights, Illinois, in the not-to-exceed amount of $64,422 and authorize Staff to execute the necessary documents.