Title
Intelligent Transportation System Project
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $999,605.48 to the lowest responsive bidder, Utility Service Contractors, Inc. for the Central Business District Traffic Signal Communications Upgrade project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Ashley Boenisch, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project is part of the implementation of the
Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan described in the Transportation Action Plan.
§ Traffic signals and traffic management cameras are major components of an Intelligent
Transportation System and connecting them with fiber optic cable provides the ability to monitor and remotely adjust traffic signals to improve traffic flow.
§ The ITS project extends communications into the Uptown area and includes, but is not limited to:
- Installation of approximately 5.78 miles of fiber optic cable,
- Connections to 27 existing traffic signals, and
- 20 traffic management camera installations.
§ On September 26, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Utility Service Contractors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The anticipated completion date is the second quarter of 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Subcontracting goal: 8%
Committed SBE Subcontracting goal: 12%
Utility Service Contractors, Inc. has exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 12% ($119,950) to the following certified firm (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
- Carolina Traffic Controls, LLC (SBE) ($119,950) for camera installation
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Transportation Community Investment Plan