22C - SPEC - TRAFFIC CONTROL CABINETS

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i LI • 11, 0 Lei 1. 1 i !CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 5, 2015 TITLE: APPROVED CONTRACT AWARD TO ECONOLITE GROUP ❑ As Recommended FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL CABINETS ❑ As Amended SPEC, NO. 15 -025 NON- GENERAL FUND 13 Ordinance on 18` Reading Q � � ) El Ordinance on 2 "d Reading (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1, C) ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO (\ FILE NUMBER CIT MANAGE RECOMMEND91? ACTION Award a contract to Econolite Group for the purchase of ten traffic signal control cabinets in an amount not to exceed $73,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, The City of Santa Ana currently maintains and operates 297 traffic signals, many of which have outdated steel cabinets. Often, these cabinets fall due to traffic collisions, electrical surges, rust, or other damage. Once the cabinets are compromised, they must be replaced immediately to minimize delay and congestion impacts to the public. To expedite cabinet replacement, the City will purchase 10 aluminum cabinets that meet current California Department of Transportation standards. These cabinets will be provided to the traffic signal maintenance contractor as needed for installation. The notice inviting bids was advertised on March 16, 2015, an the City's online bid management and publication system. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 31 Vendors notified 2 Vendors downloaded bid documents 4 Bids received Bids were received, opened on April 6, 2015, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). The bid received from Econolite Group is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements, STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGjNMENT Approval of this Item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City 22C -1