*Authorize contract with the lowest responsible bidder to fill lighting gaps between SE Foster Rd and NE San Rafael St for the 122nd Ave Corridor Lighting Project
The City of Portland ordains:
Section 1. The Council finds:
- This PBOT project prioritizes investments for critical safety and maintenance improvements along 122nd Ave between SE Foster Rd. and NE San Rafael St.
- Through the planning process, we identified priority streetlight enhancement locations. These were vetted with the community.
- The project addresses deficiencies in illumination along 122nd Ave by filling the lighting gaps between SE Foster Rd. and NE San Rafael St.
- Project design has been completed and PBOT will be proceeding with bidding the project for construction.
- The Bureau of Transportation has funds budgeted in FY 2023/2024 and proposed FY 2024/2025 for construction, inspection, and management of the project.
The Bureau's level of confidence in the cost estimate for this project is moderate, the project scope is defined, plans and specifications are complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- Upon the Council's acceptance of the Chief Procurement Officer's report recommending the lowest responsible bidder, the Chief Procurement Officer is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract, provided the contract has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office.
- The Mayor and Auditor to draw and deliver warrants chargeable to T01051.C19 when demand is presented and approved by the proper authority.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay would unnecessarily delay the Bureau’s ability to perform the activities; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
- Through the planning process, we identified priority streetlight enhancement locations.
- The 122nd Avenue Corridor Lighting Project will address lighting safety improvements between SE Foster Rd and NE San Rafael St.
- This legislation is to allow the 122nd Avenue Corridor Lighting Project to proceed to bidding for a construction contract.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
- No change to Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) budget is requested with this ordinance.
- The project is in the Adopted CIP for FY 2024-25, listed as project T01051, Infill Lighting Program. The project is funded with General Fund resources.
- The cost estimate was generated internally by PBOT and is a standard cost estimate.
- Level of project estimate confidence is moderate.
- No changes in staffing levels.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
- Safety projects are typically non-controversial and supported by neighbors and the broader community.
100% Renewable Goal
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