Title
Traffic Signal Control Cabinets - Amendment - IFB 18-265 (Ordinance S-49089)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 149214 with Econolite Control Products, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal control cabinets for the Street Transportation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $1.2 million.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the Street Transportation Department traffic signal control cabinets for use in new installations of signals and High-Intensity Activated CrossWalKs (HAWKS) associated with capital improvement and development projects. The cabinets will also be used to replace existing cabinets as they near end of life or are damaged. The cabinets house the components which operate traffic signals and also serve as the main distribution of voltage to the field devices. The cabinets are a vital part of the traffic signal infrastructure throughout the City, thereby supporting the safe movement of vehicular/non-vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Additional funds are needed due to increases in construction projects and accident damages.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Feb. 28, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1.2 million in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $7.5 million. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Traffic Signal Control Cabinets, Contract 149214 (Ordinance S-45338) on Jan. 23, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.