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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 18, 2017
Stephen Dookran, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
David Deane Skatepark
Lighting
To approve the vendor contract for the purchase of lights and poles for the David
Deane Skatepark to SK & Associates of Canton, MA in an amount not to exceed
$20,000. Funding will be through Department 161 Street; Fund: General: Activity:
Street Infrastructure Improvements FY17.
The David Deane Skatepark that is being relocated next to Stellos Stadium off of
Stadium Drive is under construction. Currently, the existing park is open until 10 pm
and the relocated park will have the same hours of operation. Specialty lighting is
required to illuminate the skatepark due its size and challenging elements which
include deep bowls and sloping contours. It is recommended that a 5-foot candle
minimum is met for recreational skateparks.
The Engineering Dept. examined a variety of luminaries and pole types supplied by
various vendors that would provide the required lighting level.
SK & Associates was solicited to prepare a quote for the skatepark’s lighting design
due to their sound reputation on area lighting and ability to provide a quality product
within a strict construction schedule. The proposed lighting system includes tapered
black aluminum poles, BOW SX LED luminaries, round tapered aluminum 4-bolt
anchor bases and stainless steel cross arms. The LED luminaries were chosen to
meet a minimum 5 foot candle in the center of the park as well as to offer the
versatility of a manual or automated initiation cycle intended to conserve power in an
efficient manner. These types of luminaires are commonly used in parks all around
the country and especially those with extended hours of operation. The fixtures are
aesthetically pleasing along with being durable and reliable due to the pole-mount
configuration with underground wiring encased in PVC conduit. The proposed
system is cost effective and efficient.
SK & Associates was very responsive to all the City’s questions and requirements
and agreed to provide the photometric plan with pole and fixture selection at no cost
to the city. Therefore, DPW is requesting approval to award the project to SK &
Associates of Canton, MA for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.
The need to contract with the vendor as soon as possible is due to an ordering time
expected to be approximately four to six weeks as a well as to receive the anchor
bolts early to have the concrete bases manufactured. These bases and electrical
conduits must be installed in advance of the park concrete being finished in those
locations. A separate contract for the electrical wiring will be developed when the
lighting assemblies are delivered.
