Title
Traffic Control Products and Related Solutions Contract - COOP 23-094 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50450)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc. (TAPCO) to provide traffic control products and solutions for the Street Transportation, Aviation and Phoenix Convention Center departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $9,250,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide access to solar-powered dynamic signs, speed feedback signs, parking garage equipment, sign-making equipment and other traffic products on an as-needed basis. These items will help supplement the existing speed hump, traffic signal and safety programs in the City. In addition, this contract will aid efforts to standardize equipment in the field in order to reduce maintenance cost and equipment downtime. The traffic and safety equipment in the extensive TAPCO catalog are vital to maintaining the City's signal shops.
Procurement Information
In accordance with AR 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances - Alternative Competition. The City has been utilizing TAPCO since 2017, and the Street Transportation, Aviation and Phoenix Convention Center departments would like to continue to utilize them under an OMNIA Partners contract, which was competitively solicited, and best aligns with the City's needs. TAPCO is a leading industry provider dedicated to innovative, green products.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Feb. 1, 2024, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $9,250,000 for the five-year aggregate term.
Funding is available in the Streets Transportation, Aviation and Phoenix Convention Center departments' operating budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Alan Stephenson, Mario Paniagua and John Chan, and the Street Transportation, Aviation and Phoenix Convention Center departments.