Title
Wireless Mesh Radios - Requirements Contract - IFB 19-043 (Ordinance S-45384)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with L4 Technologies, LLC to purchase materials and services to support the continuing operation of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Fiber/Wireless Network. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $6,750,000 (including applicable taxes), with an estimated annual expenditure of $1,350,000.
Report
Summary
The Street Transportation Department Traffic Services Division maintains a hybrid fiber/wireless network for communications between the Traffic Management Center and field devices located at more than 1,100 signalized intersections to monitor traffic signal timing throughout the city of Phoenix. This contract will include the purchase of radio equipment, management tools, training as well as hardware and software support, on-call remote, and on-site technical assistance to facilitate the continuing expansion of the ITS Fiber/Wireless Network to all signalized intersections.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
IFB 19-043 Wireless Mesh Radios was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One offer was received by the Procurement Division on Dec. 14, 2018. The offer was evaluated based on price, responsiveness to all specifications, terms and conditions and responsibility to provide the required goods and services. The offer submitted by L4 Technologies, LLC is deemed fair and reasonable based on the market and previous contract pricing.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends L4 Technologies, LLC for award.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about Feb. 20, 2019.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $6,750,000 (including applicable taxes), with an estimated annual expenditure of $1,350,000. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.