City of Coalinga, USA, Proposes Award of 24 Streetlight Installation Project

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 10, the City Council of Coalinga, California, USA, reviewed the award of a contract for a solar streetlight improvement project. City staff recommended awarding the contract to C3 Electrical Construction in the amount of USD 57,500, with a construction contingency of USD 5,750. The project plans to install 24 streetlights covering the area bounded by Kearney Boulevard, 9th Street, California Avenue, and 6th Street, with a total estimated project investment of USD 280,000.

The project mainly includes installing concrete foundations and configuring light poles, lamp arms, luminaires, and solar panels previously procured by the City. The project sites are concentrated in areas with insufficient existing road lighting and lacking access to conventional electrical lighting infrastructure; therefore, standalone solar power is adopted, eliminating dependence on existing road power infrastructure.

The project tender was issued on September 30, 2026, with a bid deadline of October 14. A total of four companies submitted bids. C3 Electrical Construction bid USD 57,500; Lawrence Backhoe Service bid USD 75,172; Power Design Electric bid USD 167,020; and Zara Construction bid USD 324,000. The City Engineer's construction estimate was USD 203,000, and C3 Electrical Construction's bid was approximately 71.67% lower than the Engineer's estimate.

According to the City's project budget, the total estimated project investment is USD 280,000, covering pre-procurement of streetlight equipment, design, construction, construction management, and contingency. Funding sources include Community Development Block Grant funds, road funds, and general fund resources. The construction contract proposed for award does not include the full project investment.

Currently, the City Council meeting materials set out the recommendation to award the contract to C3 Electrical Construction and the corresponding draft resolution. The formal award result remains subject to the resolution or meeting minutes adopted by the City Council.