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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 27, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $47,701.32 TO BAHA CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR
PROJECT NO. 25-103, SOLAR LIGHTING INSTALLATION - ARKANSAS
RIVER TRAIL, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $47,701.32 to
Baha Construction, Inc., for Project No. 25-103 Solar Lighting Installation - Arkansas
River Trail.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance 10758 dated August 26, 2024, approved and accepted the Better LED and
Solar Spaces Grant awarded by the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety,
Division of Criminal Justice, to deter areas of crime via environmental design with
upgrades and additions of LED and solar lighting at the Arkansas River Whitewater Park
and Pedestrian Bridge, and found different parks within the City of Pueblo, established
Project Account C12445 - Better LED and Solar Spaces, and budgeted and appropriated
funds in the amount of $853,413.00 to the account.
Resolution 16219, dated January
amount of $64,888.00, to Baha
contingencies and additional work,
Arkansas River Trail.
BACKGROUND:
12, 2026, awarded a Construction Contract, in the
Construction, Inc., and set forth $13,000.00 for
for Project No. 25-103 Solar Lighting Installation -
The original project, awarded to Baha Construction, Inc., consisted of the installation of
solar lights along both sides of the Arkansas River Trail from Wildhorse Creek to Runyon
Lake and other incidental items related to the construction. Contract Amendment No. 1
consists of the mandatory use of expanding foam to lock the pole into the ground. Per
FonRoche Lighting America (the light pole manufacturer) installation instructions require
expending foam for direct burial poles. This information was unavailable at the time of
bid; therefore, the change order will cover the costs of labor and material for the structural
foam, and labor and equipment to spread the excess dirt on site (for poles on north side
of river) and haul to Parks Department area near Dutch Clark Stadium (for poles on south
side of river). The cost of the additional work exceeds the threshold for administrative
approval of a change order and a contract amendment will be required to award and
complete the additional work. Poles were purchased for $381,552.00 in October 2025,
and are considered government furnished items to the installation contract with Baha
Construction, Inc.
This Resolution approves an amendment to increase the contract award amount
previously awarded to Baha Construction, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding in the amount of $47,701.32 will be paid from Project Account C12445, Better
LED and Solar Spaces.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution would cancel the installation of the poles, as they would not be
installed per manufacturer requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution..
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25-103 BAHA Amend 1 for Solar Lighting Installation Arkansas River Trail
RESOLUTION NO. 16311
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1
IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,701.32 TO BAHA CONSTRUCTION,
INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 25-103, SOLAR LIGHTING
INSTALLATION -ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL, AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, a Construction Contract was awarded to Baha Construction, Inc., under
Project No. 25-103; and
WHEREAS, additional work is requested for the purpose of complying with light pole
manufacturers mandatory installation instructions; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract for Solar Lighting Installation -
Arkansas River Trail with Baha Construction, Inc., Project No. 25-103, in the amount of
$47,701.32, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved, and City Council authorizes the additional work contemplated by
the Amendment.
SECTION 2.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment on behalf of the
City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
Funds for Project No. 25-103 shall be from Project Account CD2445, Better LED and Solar
Spaces Project.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City of Pueblo are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution and the Amendment to implement the transactions described
herein. Furthermore, all actions previously taken by officers and staff of the City consistent with
the Amendment, including any payments authorized under the contract, are hereby ratified.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: April 27, 2026
MEMBERfQF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
11 A �-� VICE PRESIDE OF CIjY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
I!TY CLEAR