Title
LED Traffic Signal Bulbs
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC for the purchase of LED traffic signal bulbs for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) operates and maintains approximately 900 traffic signals across the City, which use light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs.
§ LED bulbs use approximately 40 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, which equates to approximately $50,000 in cost avoidance per year.
§ On March 22, 2022, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, the City shall not establish subcontracting goals for contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no certified SBEs, MBEs, or WBEs (as applicable) to perform the scope of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget