HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-341RESOLUTION NO. 2003-341
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS TO
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
$273,236 TO SYNCHRONEX CORPORATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POX,VER SUPPLY
EQUIPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL $60,000
FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE
OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS (UPS)
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS (PROJECT TF-293)
WHEREAS, City approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project TF-293 to
install Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems at various traffic signals in the City; and
WHEREAS, UPS systems are intended to provide battery power for traffic signal
equipment allowing for uninterrupted traffic signal operations in times of power outages; and
WHEREAS, the selected locations for installation of UPS equipment at 43 intersections
include intersections along Telegraph Canyon Road, Otay Lakes Road, Bonita Road, "H"
Street/East "H" Street, Palomar Street and Fourth Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Clary Corporation UPS system, which is distributed through Synchronex
Corporation, offers "true on-line power conditioning" to provide a consistent supply of
electricity filtered through the UPS unit, allowing for minimal electrical fluctuations into the
traffic signal controller; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Synchronex Corporation is to supply the UPS equipment
necessary to complete the CIP Project TF-293; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Synchronex Corporation for the purchase of UPS
equipment is for $273,236; and
WHEREAS, the cost estimate for the installation of 43 UPS systems is $40,000; and
WHEREAS, this project will require additional appropriations of $60,000 from the
Traffic Signal Fund to front all installation costs; and
WHEREAS, after installation is complete, City will receive a grant rebate in the amount
of $114,380 from the California Energy Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive the formal bid process and awarding a contract for $273,236 to
Synchronex Corporation for the "Purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply" equipment and
appropriating an additional $60,000 from the Traffic Signal Fund for CIP Project TF-293.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Resolution 2003-341
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cbula
Vista, California, this 19th day of August, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone and Padilla
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers: Sa/as
Susan Bigelow, City CI~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2003-341 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of August, 2003.
Executed this 19th day of August, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk