Title
One-Time Purchase of Four Traffic Attenuators (Ordinance S-47437)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. for the purchase of four traffic attenuators. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The contract will have a one-time expenditure in the amount of $133,821.68.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is seeking to purchase four TL3 Scorpion trailer-mounted traffic attenuators for the Street Transportation Department. The Scorpion TL3 trailer attenuator is designed to provide a crash barrier between the towing vehicle and oncoming traffic and will be used during roadway striping operations. There is an immediate need for the attenuators to maintain employee safety, create time efficiencies and save money with repairing vehicle damages.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 21-FSD-027 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Public Works Department received three bids, with low bid being determined by the cost of each attenuator. RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. was deemed the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is being recommended for award.
RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.: $26,137.67
Statewide Safety Systems: $27,293
Striping Service and Supply, Inc.: $29,305
Contract Term
This item will be for a one-time purchase of four attenuators, and the contract shall begin on or about April 7, 2021.
Financial Impact
The agreement will have a one-time expenditure of $133,821.68. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Karen Peters, and the Street Transportation and Public Works departments.