STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) rescinding the five-year master agreement with Traffic Parts, Inc., previously approved on June 26, 2019, by Resolution No. 19-1027, for traffic signal parts and equipment for the Department of Transportation; and (2) a five-year master agreement for traffic signal parts and equipment for the Department of Transportation - Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - Estimated amount of $273,480 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will continue to allow for the purchase of traffic signal parts and equipment such as traffic signal heads, pedestrian signal heads, and related hardware and supplies for the Department of Transportation. These parts and equipment will be used in the construction of new traffic intersections and to upgrade or repair existing intersections. Light emitting diodes will be used on traffic signal heads, for special pedestrian lighting, and for lane designation signs where needed.
The City is rescinding the award of the master agreement with Traffic Parts, Inc. authorized on June 26, 2019, by Resolution No. 19-1027, for failure to submit a fully responsive bid as required by the bid specifications. The master agreement shall be awarded to Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., the lowes...
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