*Authorize contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the NE 102nd Avenue Corridor Lighting Project between E Burnside St and NE Sandy Blvd

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: This PBOT project prioritizes investments for critical safety and maintenance improvements along NE 102nd Ave from E Burnside to NE Sandy Blvd. Through the planning process, we identified priority streetlight enhancement locations. The project addresses deficiencies in illumination along NE 102nd Ave by filling the lighting gaps between E Burnside and NE Sandy Blvd. Project design has been completed and PBOT will be proceeding with bidding the project for construction. The Bureau of Transportation has funds budgeted in FY 2022/2023 and proposed FY 2023/2024 for construction, inspection, and management of the project. The Bureau's level of confidence in the cost estimate for this project is moderate, the project scope is defined, plans and specifications are complete. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: Upon the Council's acceptance of the Chief Procurement Officer's report recommending the lowest responsible bidder, the Chief Procurement Office is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract, provided the contract has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office. The Mayor and City Auditor to draw and deliver warrants chargeable to T01119.C42 when demand is presented and approved by the proper authority. Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay would unnecessarily delay the Bureau’s ability to perform the activities ; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.