Title
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for performing preventative maintenance for an initial term of three years:
- Econolite Systems, Inc.
- Garrett James Company, LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two additional 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):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Charles Abel, Transportation
Explanation
§ The City operates and maintains 775 traffic signals throughout the City of Charlotte and ensures preventative maintenance is performed on all traffic signals every 12 to 18 months.
§ The contracts will provide preventative maintenance of traffic signals for all traffic signals in the City.
§ Preventative maintenance work includes testing and confirming correct operation of all components and cleaning of pedestrian and traffic signal lenses.
§ On December 13, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP); two proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Econolite Systems, Inc. and Garrett James Company, LLC best meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ The estimated contract expenditures for all contracts are $750,000 over the three-year term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established for these contracts because there are no subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Traffic Equipment Replacement Program