FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING STUDY AT PLANT NO. 1 AND PLANT NO. 2
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. to provide engineering services for Exterior Lighting Study at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Project No. PS21-01, for an amount not to exceed $151,660; and
B. Approve a contingency of $15,166 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Treatment Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2 contain exterior lighting for process facilities, non-process areas, and support facilities. In 2014, OC San contracted with Pinkerton Inc. to perform security and risk assessments at both plants. Pinkerton's report highlighted significant lighting issues at both plants. In 2019, OC San contracted with LP Executive Consulting to perform a two-night lighting survey. This survey identified areas with light levels below code required minimum illumination, which would need additional assessment to address.
Some of the reasons for the exterior lighting deficiencies are:
* Older areas where coordinated and standardized lighting was not a part of the original design
* Removal of existing lighting fixtures due to demolition of abandoned structures
* Exterior lighting fixtures being turned off due to local community impacts
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Operate and maintain facilities to minimize impacts on surrounding communities, including odor, noise, and lighting
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
* Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
Insufficient exterior lighting prevents Operations from accessing process areas safely and efficiently during night shifts. It also impacts Maintenance's ability to access or assess areas during unplanned maintenance events. OC San Engineering's lighting standard specifications require an update. ...
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