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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Sole Source Purchase of Econolite Traffic Signal Controller
Equipment
Mark Greenwood, City Engineer
Econolite Control Products
3360 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806-2856
DATE: June 10, 2004
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion:
1) Approve Econolite as the sole source vendor of traffic signal
controller equipment for the City of Palm Desert.
2) Ratify the purchase of a replacement traffic signal controller cabinet
for the intersection of Portola and Quicksilver from Econolite in the
amount of $17,794.91.
Discussion:
Econolite Control Products, Inc., is the manufacturer of the traffic signal controller
equipment used throughout the City of Palm Desert. Their controller and system
equipment is used exclusively at every signalized intersection that is maintained and
operated by Palm Desert.
The exclusive use of Econolite equipment is essential for maintaining communication
and operation between the local signalized intersections, on -street system masters and
the central traffic management computer in City Hall. The Econolite system utilizes
proprietary software and communication protocol for command and control between the
various system components. Traffic signal control equipment produced by other
manufacturers will not integrate into the existing Econolite system used by Palm Desert.
During routine traffic signal maintenance it was discovered that a traffic signal controller
cabinet at the intersection of Portola and Quicksilver was damaged and required
replacement immediately. Staff immediately contacted Econolite for a replacement
cabinet. The cost for the equipment is $17,794.91.
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Staff Report
Approve Econolite as Sole Source Vendor for Traffic Signal Controller Equipment
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June 10, 2004
Funds are available in the Traffic Signals Repair and Maintenance Account No. 110-
4250-433-3325.
Therefore, staff recommends that City Council, by minute motion, approve Econolite as
the sole source vendor of traffic signal controller equipment for the City of Palm Desert
and ratify the purchase of a controller cabinet for the intersection of Portola and
Quicksilver.
Mark Greenwood, P.E.
City Engineer
Approv . I:
AC for Dev-"o ent Services
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Department Head:
Michael Errante, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Finance Director
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