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Downtown café light bid high; Shafer Park Musco lighting option and site visit set for council
Summary
Public works staff reported a single, over‑budget bid for downtown High Street café lights and presented Musco Lighting options for Shafer Park (with 25‑year warranty); council members were invited to a Shafer Park site visit scheduled for 10 a.m. the next day.
Selma — Public Works staff briefed the Selma City Council June 17 on two related lighting projects: downtown High Street (café/streetscape lighting) and replacement lighting at Shafer Park. Staff said the downtown project received only one bid that was well above the engineer’s estimate and that they will revisit the design and value-engineer the scope before a rebid.
Public Works Director reported the single low bid for the downtown street lighting came from C3 Electric and that several line items were substantially higher than the engineer’s estimate. The director said he will review the bid with the city engineer and return to council, noting the next step will likely include value engineering and re-advertising the project.
For Shafer Park, the city received a Musco Lighting design and two full-system cost options with differing light-radius coverage: roughly $627,975 for a larger coverage option and $497,165 for a smaller radius option. Staff also quoted a materials-only estimate for standard poles and fixtures of about $280,000, but the Musco proposals include poles, advanced fixtures, precast foundations and service/warranty packages; staff emphasized Musco’s long-term service and a 25-year “don’t-touch-it” warranty for performance and technical support.
A site visit with the Musco representative was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the next day at Shafer Park. Staff clarified that council members may attend and may ask questions of the vendor but must avoid deliberating among themselves per Brown Act rules. The director estimated, if value engineering and a rebid proceed promptly, the High Street project could be rebid in July and completed by fall if a suitable contract is awarded.
Council members and residents discussed warranties, foundations in low-lying ponding areas, and whether a city crew or contractor would perform installation. Staff said Musco’s option includes precast foundations and a comprehensive service package; staff recommended the council inspect the site and hear the vendor before finalizing scope or procurement approach.
