Title
Traffic Control Products and Solutions - US Communities RFP 2013-100 (Ordinance S-44182)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the US Communities contract with Traffic and Parking Control Co, Inc., (TAPCO) to provide traffic control products and solutions in an amount not to exceed $3 million over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix is a member of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. The Street Transportation Department's Traffic Signal Shop requires the use of roadway, traffic, and safety products to maintain safe public roadways. The adoption of this cooperative purchasing agreement will provide access to solar power dynamic signs, speed feedback signs, and other traffic products and equipment, on an as-needed basis. These items will help supplement the existing speed hump, traffic calming, signal, and safety programs in the City. In addition, this contract will aid in efforts to standardize equipment in the field in order to reduce maintenance cost and equipment down time.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement. This contract was awarded through a competitive process, consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Utilization of this agreement allows the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is five-years, which will begin on or about Feb. 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3 million over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Streets Transportation Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.