REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Agreements with Advanced Lighting Services Inc. and American Power Solutions Inc. for Citywide LED Lighting Retrofit and Replacement for City Facilities and As-Needed Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Facilities Division (Facilities) oversees maintenance and repairs for approximately 1,100,000 square feet of buildings throughout the City. To provide services in a timely and efficient manner, Facilities periodically uses various vendors to assist with the workload.
California Assembly Bill 2208 (AB 2208) was signed into law in September 2022 and phases in a ban that will prohibit the sale of fluorescent bulbs in California. Fluorescent light bulbs, including compact and linear types, contain mercury which poses both environmental and health concerns. AB 2208 is being implemented in two phases.
Phase 1: Beginning January 2024, screw or bayonet base type compact fluorescent lamps will be prohibited for sale or distribution in California.
Phase 2: Beginning January 2025, pin-base type compact fluorescent lamps will be prohibited for sale and distribution in California.
Many City buildings utilize pin-base type compact fluorescent lamps. To comply with AB 2208, the City will need to begin retrofitting or replacing fixtures to LED throughout City buildings. Energy savings rebates and potential loans are being considered in partnership with Silicon Valley Power (SVP) to help offset the expenses related to AB 2208.
The scope of services for the LED Lighting Retrofit and Replacement Project (Project) will include a site survey of numerous City buildings to determine the best course of action and then replacing or retrofitting linear fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures. The project will be implemented based on available funding in the budget, with work commencing in the largest buildings such as City Hall, ...
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