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Meeting Date:	06/28/2021
LumenServe Ratification
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the total awarded amount to LumenServe from $42,950.00 to $48,045.00 to replace and install new beacon safety lights on both the North & South Communication Towers of Webb County. An additional $5,095.00 was required to complete the North Tower in order to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 7/8” rule and to further ratify the transfer of these funds from the general operating reserve account to the repairs and maintenance account – North Tower and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1100-001-443000-380 (Repairs & Maintenance – North Tower)]

Issue: During the installation of the new LED lighting system, technicians found two antennas on top of the tower that would not meet the FAA 7/8” rule requiring for the lighting system to be upgraded from a FAA E2 tower to a FAA E2 plus 1 LED lighting system. These options were indicated on initial price, but it was unknown if it would be required until LumenServe was authorized to do the work and physically climb and inspect the tower.

Solution: Seek approval to ratify the required transfer and additional authorized work approved in order to bring the towers back into compliance with the FAA.

Results: All Webb County communication towers are not in compliance with FAA requirements and are being monitored by LumenServe to assist Webb County to keep towers up to date and in compliance with FAA safety guidelines.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Authorization to award services to LumenServe for an amount not to exceed $42,950.00 on May 24, 2021, item #21.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1100-001-443000
Funding Source:	Repairs & Maint.
Balance:	$24,331.00
Financial Impact:
Account No. 1001-1100-001-443000-380 Repairs & Maintenance-North Tower Available Balance: $24,331.00