Title
Temporary Traffic Control Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with GDC, Inc. dba GDC Supplies Equipment and Contracting LLC (MBE, SBE) for Temporary Traffic Control Services for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, 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):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Explanation
§ Work in the city right-of-way often requires temporary traffic control to provide protection for workers, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
§ Contracted traffic control services provide city crews the opportunity to focus on completing repairs or existing projects without allocating staff or devices to traffic control activities such as flagging and lane closures. Contracted traffic control services also allow the city to maintain fewer signs, cones, and barricades in its inventory.
§ On November 1, 2023, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three proposals were received.
§ GDC, Inc. dba GDC Supplies Equipment and Contracting LLC best meets the city’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFP requirements.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $600,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. A 5.00% aspirational goal was established. GDC, Inc. is a city (MBE, SBE) and will self-count its participation of 50.00% of the total contract amount.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill Fund