Title
Traffic Signal Detection Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Econolite Control Products, Inc. to provide traffic signal detection equipment for an initial 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.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Terry Gortney, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintains more than 850 traffic signals. Many are equipped with advanced detection technologies to detect all types of roadway users.
§ Over the years, CDOT has used a variety of detection equipment and now seeks to upgrade and standardize detection equipment across the city.
§ On June 5, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ Econolite Control Products, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scope of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan