Title
Traffic Signal Heads and LED Indications - Requirements Contract - IFB 18-164 (Ordinance S-44638)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Dialight Corporation, General Traffic Equipment Corp., and Wesco Distribution, Inc., to purchase traffic signal heads and LED indications for the Street Transportation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $8,301,761.
Report
Summary
These contracts will allow the Traffic Services Division to maintain the traffic signal infrastructure throughout the City, thereby supporting the safe movement of vehicular/non-vehicular traffic and pedestrians. The components are used at all intersections, as well as High Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) installations, school zone installations, and other warning devices throughout the signalized infrastructure.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 18-164 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were three offers received by the Procurement Division on Feb. 23, 2018. The following are the lowest-priced offers received.
- Dialight Corporation: $275,141.25 for Group II - Accessories (Bid Items 1 - 9; 11 - 16)
- General Traffic Equipment Corp.: $68,000 for Group I - Signal Head Components (Bid Item 11) and $8,300 for Group II - Accessories (Bid Item 10)
- Wesco Distribution, Inc.: $1,157,970 for Group I - Signal Head Components (Bid Items 1 -10; 12 - 28)
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offers from Dialight Corporation, General Traffic Equipment Corp., and Wesco Distribution, Inc. be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offers.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about July 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $8,301,761. 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 Department.