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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MAY 2, 2005
TITLE:
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT WITH TRANS CORE ITS,
INC. FOR CITYWIDE COMPUTERIZED
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL
SUPPORT SERVICES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute a two-year agreement with Transcore ITS,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per fiscal year for citywide
computerized traffic signal system maintenance and operational support
services at the Traffic Management Center, with an option to extend the
contract for one additional year,
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Traffic Management Center, completed in May 1995,
facilitates a state-of-the-art computerized traffic signal system which
controls all traffic signals in the City, This system requires routine
maintenance and emergency repair of equipment and software malfunctions.
City staff does not have the expertise and equipment to perform these
specialized functions.
TransCore was the original designer, installer, and integrator of this
system. Part of the system installed includes their proprietary
software. TransCore has been on contract with the City since 1995.
City staff considers this company to be the best and only company
qualified to provide these services to the City.
The rates charged by TransCore are very competitive in the engineering
industry. To ensure that costs are minimized, all work will be
specifically authorized by the Public Works Agency as needed, Based on
these circumstances, staff recommends an agreement for system hardware
and software upgrades, maintenance, and operational support with
TransCore for a period of two years, with a provision for a one-year
extension by mutual agreement.
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Agreement with TransCore ITS Inc. For
Citywide Computerized Traffic Signal System
May 2, 2005
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is not considered a CEQA project. Therefore, no
environmental documentation is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for system maintenance and support services in the amount not to
exceed $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2004-05 are available in the Public Works
Agency account for other Contractual Services (account no. 11-621-6291).
The remaining contract funds for the FY 05-06 year will be submitted
with the proposed budget.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS & ACCOUNTS:
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'~James G. Ross
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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Executlve Dlrector
Finance & Management Service AgencyjV
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