Jan. 11, 2008
Mr. Alan Laver
Town Of
L3R 9W3
Subject: 2008 Streetlight Maintenance & Re-lamping
Dear Alan
At your request, we are providing the
proposed costing for streetlight maintenance and re-lamping program for the
Town of
In 2007 PowerStream Inc. selected a new
service provider to perform street lighting services in the Town of
The estimated cost for 2008 general streetlight maintenance (excluding re-lamping and hit & runs) is $381,430.00. This value includes the approximate number of lights repaired annually using a unit price per fixture(*) and others that are repaired at a time & material cost and ESA annual fees.
The estimated cost to re-lamp 4,000 units is $143,982.80 plus GST.
Costs associated with accident (hit & run) and vandalism is estimated to be $65,000.00 for 2008.
The repair costs for underground streetlight fault has been averaged over the past several years and for 2008 it is estimated at $210,000.00. This estimate will vary with the actual number of faults that may occur.
If you find this information to be acceptable please forward 2 separate Purchase Orders to cover the following expenses.
1) General Street light maintenance - $381,430.00
+ hit and runs - $ 65,000.00
+ U/G faults - $210,000.00
Total
$656,430.00
Plus
GST
2) Re-lamping program Total - $143,982.80 Plus GST
Please note that the costs provided in this letter are estimates only and actual costs will depend on the actual events that occur in 2008 and other pending considerations.
This estimate does not include additional costs associated with planned replacement of equipment.
Should you have any question regarding this information please contact me at 905-417- 6984.
Yours truly,
Leo McGinty
Manager, Lines Maintenance
PowerStream
(*) Previous to the recent contract award, repair
costs were charged at a time and material rate. There is an estimated savings
of 11% using a per unit rate.
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