Title
Traffic Signal Components
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of traffic signal components for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ Peek Traffic Corporation DBA Oriux,
‒ Rosenblatt & Associates, Inc., DBA RAI Products, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, 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
Bryan Tarlton, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation maintains a modern signal system that includes 890 traffic signals. The maintenance of the system requires standardized equipment.
§ These contracts will provide loop sealant, pedestrian signal housings, and blank out signs to aid in the direction of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
§ On April 8, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Peek Traffic Corporation DBA Oriux and Rosenblatt & Associates, Inc., DBA RAI Products were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $220,000.
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 scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget