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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-149 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-149 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND TO A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT TF-293, TRAFFIC SIGNAL REVITALIZATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the San Diego Region has recently experienced rolling blackouts from energy providers, and more blackouts are expected this summer; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for the safety and welfare of the traveling public, the City of Chula Vista proposes to install back-up battery power supply and Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) traffic signal indications for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at certain critical intersections; and WHEREAS, the detailed estimated cost for this project is as follows: · LIPS Clary Battery Backup Units (55 Intersections @ $3,985) $219,175.00 · Amber L.E.D. (880 @ $74.50 ea.) $ 65,560.00 · Standard L.E.D. Pedestrian Modules (440 @ $166.45 ea.) $ 73,238.00 · Conversion of Programmable Signal Head (10 @ $650 ea.) $ 6,500.00 · Contract to Install (660 hours @ $50/hr.) $ 33,000.00 · Tax and Handling Charges (+10%) $ 38,527.00 Subtotal Estimated Costs $436,000.00 · Contingencies (+5%) $ 22,000.00 · Inspection and Administration (+10%) $ 42,000.00 Total Estimated Costs $500,000.00 WHEREAS, staff anticipates the installation of LIPS equipment and L.E.D. indications at approximately 55 intersections and if a better bid price is received, the City will be in a position to utilize the excess ~mds in order to convert more intersections to UPS operation. WHEREAS, the City will save project administration costs by participating in another public agency's current purchasing procedures, as recommended by our Purchasing Agent, and allowed under Council Resolution 6132 and the Municipal Code Section 2.56.140, which authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids with other govemmental agencies; and WHEREAS, the City will also be able to save costs associated with advertising the installation work for competitive bids and anticipates that the installation costs will not exceed $33,000; therefore, no advertising for contract to install the equipment is necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby appropriate $500,000 from the Traffic Signal Fund to a new Capital Improvement Program Project TF-293, Traffic Signal Revitalization Project. Resolution 2001 - 149 Page 2 BE IT FLIRTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to solicit informal bids for the installation of the LIPS equipment and L.E.D. signal indications. Presented by Approved as to form by rks Director ~?~ ~'i'~nY ~ '~ PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 29th day of May, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Shirley/~~Iayor ATTEST: Susan Bigelow, City ~e~ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-149 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 29th day of May, 2001. Executed this 29th day of May, 2001. Suian Bigelow, City Cle;r~ -.