Title
Traffic Signal LED Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $395,186 with Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. for replacement of LED displays in traffic signals for a term of three years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Bryan Tarlton, Transportation
Explanation
§ The City transitioned from incandescent bulbs to LED traffic signal displays more than 10 years ago. LED displays save energy and have a longer life than incandescent bulbs.
§ This contract will replace about 10,000 traffic signal LEDs at approximately 400 intersections throughout Charlotte.
§ The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will reimburse the City for LED materials and installation replacements on state maintained roads within the city limits.
§ On July 30, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three proposals were received.
§ Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $395,186.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget and NCDOT funding