HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase - Type P Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet AssemblyCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TYPE P TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CONTROLLER CABINET ASSEMBLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,047.20
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
VENDOR: Econolite Group, Inc.
3360 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
DATE:
CONTENTS
Recommendation
May 28, 2015
By Minute Motion:
Bid — Econolite Group, Inc.
1. Authorize the purchase of a complete traffic signal controller cabinet
assembly in the amount of $23,047.20; and
2. Appropriate $20.000.00 from Unobligated General Funds to Account No.
110-4250-433-3325.
Funding is available for this purchase in Account No. 110-4250-433-3325, Traffic Safety —
R/M Signals with the appropriation of Unobligated General Funds.
Background
The last spare Type P traffic signal controller cabinet assembly was recently installed in the
field and a new unit is needed. The Type P cabinet assembly is used at approximately 25
percent of the signalized intersections in Palm Desert. A spare cabinet assembly is used at
locations where a replacement is needed due to a knock -down or other major failures. The
complete assembly includes the cabinet housing equipped with all pertinent equipment and
hardware for a fully functional traffic signal controller unit.
Econolite Group, Inc., is the sole source provider of traffic signal controller equipment that is
compatible with the City's central signal control system. Staff requested and received a
quote from Econolite Group, Inc., in the amount of $23,047.20 for the purchase and delivery
of a complete traffic signal controller cabinet assembly. A copy of their quote is attached for
reference.
Staff Report
Signal Controller Cabinet Assembly Purchase
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May 28, 2015
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact beyond the purchase price for the controller cabinet assembly.
Prepared By:
Mark S. Diercks, P.E.
Transportation Engineer
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
DR
JoflKM. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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Mark Gre n ood, P.E."
Director X Mblic Works
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Quote
Date: April 21, 2015
To:
Palm Desert, CA; City of Re: SPARE P44 CABINET QUOTE
73-510 Fred Waring Drive Econolite Reference: Q-12860-Y6N2
74-705 42ND AVE
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Attn: Robert Becerra
Item # Part # Qty Description Price per Extended
1 CABINET - TS2-1 PNG 1 INCLUDES PALM DESERT SPEC: $21,340.00 $21,340.00
W/CONTROLLER TESTING
12 LOAD SWITCHES
16 DETECTORS
COBALT CONTROLLER
4 FTRS
2 POS DET RACK
EDI MMU
WIRED FOR EVP
FLASHER
SubTotal $21,340.00
Shipping & Handling'
Taxes" $1,707.20
TOTAL $23.047.20
Note: Each product listed in this quotation is available for purchase separately at the itemized price listed
Unless specifically requested or noted on this quotation, the product(s) quoted herein may or may not
comply with any Buy America requirements.
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ECONOLITE
Quote
Quote Valid For: 60 DAYS
FOB: Econolite Factory
Terms: Net 30 days from date of shipment
'Shipping: Included
"Taxes: Estimated
To-yw Kirk.l��ol•
Tom Kirkland -Account Manager
tkirkland@econolite.com
Shipping Date: 9 weeks ARO, approved credit terms and submittal approval when applicable
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