Title
LED Traffic Signal Bulbs
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder LeoTek Electronics USA, LLC for the purchase of LED Signal Light Modules for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Danny Pleasant, Transportation
Ronnie Ashburner, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Department of Transportation manages over 760 traffic signals within the City limits, all of which use LED bulbs.
§ LED bulbs reduce energy consumption by approximately 40%, saving the City about $50,000 per year. LEDs also last five to seven years versus traditional incandescent bulbs’ two year service life.
§ LED modules are used in traffic signal lights at intersections. The City requires eight-inch and 12-inch modules in red, yellow, and green colors.
§ On May 15, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received from interested service providers.
§ LeoTek Electronics USA, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $200,000.
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