A project to replace 42 marina power pedestals — including six associated with the Americans With Disabilities Act — along the waterfront docks is being considered by the City of Washington.

Bids on the project are due Jan. 4, 2019. The city is requiring the power pedestals follow certain requirements such as those found in Eaton Corp. Marine Power and Lighting’s 44-inch tall model. The project dates run from Jan. 15, 2019, to March 15, 2019. Any time after March 15, 2019, carries a $100 penalty per day.

Thirty-six of the power pedestals would cost $32,145.12 for metering and receptacles on one side of power pedestals. Six power pedestals with metering and receptacles on two sides would cost $1,073.12. Combined the 42 receptacles cost $38,583.84.

However, the contract includes a “not to exceed” $38,583.84 clause. It applies to the City of Washington and the contractor, not the federal government.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is paying for the contract. “This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund the contract only. The contractor will comply with all applicable federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives,” reads a compliance statement.

The Eaton Corporation suggest that each of the power pedestals be equipped with the following:

• 20-amp receptacle (one per unit, $48);
• surge protection device at each single phase ($206);
• spare base camp to avoid damage to the power pedestal because of inclement weather ($30);
• fire house pedestal (a fire extinguisher shall be placed within 75 feet of every boat and/or intersection of every dock).
• Sunbrella spray cover ($210);
• ground fault monitor (compliant with new ground-fault monitoring regulations, $2,400).

Advanced Electrical Service, 402 CBH Lodge Road, received a letter dated Oct. 29 from Eaton Corporation that said the warranty is based on Eaton Corporation’s standard warranty.