Title
Traffic Signal Components
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of Traffic Signal Components for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ Econolite Contract Products, Inc.,
‒ RAI Products, and
‒ Temple, Inc.
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Bryan Tarlton, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) operates and maintains a transportation system that includes traffic signals and supporting infrastructure to manage traffic operations throughout the city.
§ CDOT maintains traffic signals at over 900 intersections across the city.
§ These contracts will provide various traffic signal components such as cabinets, cabinet risers, blank-out signs, traffic signal loop sealant, and pedestrian signal parts.
§ On June 27, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Econolite Contract Products, Inc., RAI Products, and Temple, Inc., were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Annual total aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Department of Transportation Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan