Agenda Item: 8
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT: STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF LED LIGHTING KITS FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY
BRIDGE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award the purchase of 80 King Luminaire LED Conversion Kits for the Golden Valley Bridge to StressCrete Group in an amount not to exceed $113,701.
2. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $113,701 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 359) to expenditure account 3592403-516101 for the purchase of King Luminaire LED Conversion Kits to support the lighting replacement on the Golden Valley Bridge.
3. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $15,481 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District fund balance (Fund 359) to expenditure account 3592403-516101 to support the installation of the LED conversion kits on the Golden Valley Bridge.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
The Golden Valley Bridge over the Santa Clara River and Soledad Canyon Road opened in 2010. In 2021, the Fallen Warrior section of the bridge underwent an LED lighting retrofit. Since then, the remaining decorative bridge lights have also been converted to LED as fixtures required replacement. Despite these upgrades, the lighting system has continued to experience recurring outages requiring frequent maintenance and repairs.
City of Santa Clarita (City) staff conducted extensive troubleshooting and consulted with lighting industry experts to identify the cause of the recurring failures. Corrective actions have included installing additional surge protection, using lamps from an alternative manufacturer with revised wattage, and conducting regular inspections of wiring, lamps, and service pedestals. The evaluation determined that traffic-induced vibration and heat-related stress exceed the performance limitations of the existing screw-in LED retrofit design, particularly at the socket interface. Because these corrective measures have not resolved the issue, staff concluded that a more reliable, long-term lighting solution is necessary.
To identify a more durable solution, staff tested an LED conversion kit manufactured by King Luminaire, that utilizes a hardwired driver configuration rather than a screw-in base. The conversion kit demonstrated improved resistance to vibration and enhanced thermal performance under operating conditions. Based on the successful field evaluation, staff specified the King Luminaire conversion kit because it was determined to be the only product that met the City's compatibility, durability, and performance requirements. The solicitation was publicly advertised to allow competition among suppliers of the specified product.
The proposed LED conversion kits are designed to maintain the architectural character of the existing bridge lighting. Each kit includes a new LED lighting assembly, globe, and decorative cap, providing a complete restoration of the bridge’s decorative lighting system. Installation of the conversion kits will be completed under the City's existing Streetlight Maintenance Agreement with Taft Electric Company.
An Invitation to Bid was published and distributed through the City's electronic procurement system, BidNet, on May 20, 2026. The solicitation was transmitted to 769 vendors, of which 48 downloaded the bid documents. Five bids were received and publicly opened on June 9, 2026, as summarized below.
Company Location Bid Amount
Morgan Ingland LLC Morgan Hill, CA $ 48,472.62
Alvi Brothers LLC Huntington, NY $ 56,218.34
Pinion Group Laguna Beach, CA $ 109,185.71
StressCrete Group Jefferson, OH $ 113,701.00
Facilities Solutions Group Austin, TX $ 128,044.34
Morgan Ingland LLC and Alvi Brothers LLC were determined to be non-responsive for failing to provide required components of the bid specifications. Pinion Group was also determined to be non-responsive for submitting incorrect product specifications.
Staff reviewed the bid submitted by StressCrete Group for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with the contract documents and determined it to be responsive to the City's requirements. Accordingly, staff recommends awarding the purchase contract to StressCrete Group as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action requires a one-time appropriation of $113,701 in the current fiscal year from Streetlight Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 359) to support the LED replacement on the Golden Valley Bridge.
The recommended action also requires approval of a one-time appropriation of $15,481 in the current fiscal year from Streetlight Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 359) to support the installation of the LED replacement lights on the Golden Valley Bridge.
There is no impact to the General Fund associated with these actions.
ATTACHMENTS
Golden Valley Bridge Map
SMD-25-26-40 - Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) StressCrete Group Bid Package (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)