Title
Traffic Signal Loop Sealant
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Rosenblatt & Associates, Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signal Loop Sealant for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional 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):
Danny Pleasant, Transportation
Ronnie Ashburner, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Department of Transportation manages over 760 traffic signals within the City limits, of which over 500 have in-pavement loops to detect the presence of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.
§ Traffic Signal Loop Sealant is used to seal traffic signal detector slots in the pavement at various City intersections against water, dirt, and general wear.
§ On April 4, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Rosenblatt & Associates Inc. dba RAI Products was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The company will be paid $18.75 per gallon of loop sealant.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $75,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Department of Transportation Operating Budget