Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. for maintenance and emergency maintenance of traffic signals and advance/school zone flashers to increase the total contract price from $80,000 to $160,000 (Assistant City Manager)
Background:
Approval of this item will increase the City’s current contract with Southwest Signal by $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $160,000. Southwest Signal’s first renewal was awarded by Council on December 22, 2015.
The contractor is responsible for conducting annual maintenance on all of the City’s traffic signals. This maintenance ensures that the traffic signals function properly and that the broken equipment is replaced. Emergency maintenance is also required for knock downs and repairs that are currently beyond the scope of City staff.
The requested increase in the contract amount is due to several issues. A traffic signal pole was badly damaged due to an auto accident and will be replaced at a cost of $40,000, which will be reimbursed by the driver’s insurance. In addition, the City has experienced a large number of equipment failures due to several lightning storms this year and the banner poles on FM 518 are being replaced.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Contract Amendment
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
FUNDING
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{x} Funds are available from Account Streets and Traffic, Contract Services (010.6406.655.5349) #3300000-53490
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