Title
Purchase Temporary Traffic Signal Trailers (Ordinance S-44682)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with OMJC Signal, Inc. to purchase temporary traffic signal trailers 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 $885,000.
Report
Summary
When large mast arm traffic signal poles are damaged or completely knocked down due to vehicular accidents or inclement weather, the Street Transportation Department (Streets) uses 25-foot portable traffic signal trailers, also known as “Knockdown Trailers." The trailers must have adequate mast arm length to be positioned appropriately over the roadway for visibility to vehicles and pedestrian traffic. Streets' Signal Shop has completed considerable research into the manufacturing of these types of trailers and has found that OMJC Signal, Inc. is the only manufacturer of this type of equipment and holds several patents for this type of trailer.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo which stated that OMJC Signal, Inc. is the only local provider of 25-foot mast arm trailers with signals.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the contract with OMJC Signals, Inc. be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about June 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $885,000 and 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.