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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
6
Meeting Date
4-14-Rl
ITEM TITLE:
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Resolution It'~~ -
Accepting bids and awarding contract for
one traffic signal controller
SUBMITTED BY: Purchasing Agent ~
Bids were received and opened at 4:00 P.~. on March 13, 1981, in the office of the
Purchasing Agent for one traffic signal controller. The controller will be installed at
the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and L Street in conjunction with a FY80-8l CIP
project to modify the existing signal to provide for left turn phasing and access from
the future park and ride lot to the north of the intersection. .
(4/5ths Vote: Yes___ No~)
It is the Traffic Engineer and my
RECOMMENDATION:
that Council accept the bid and award the contract to John C. Henberger Co.~
DISCUSSION: Proposal forms were mailed
John C. Henberger Co. submitted a bid.
at a price of $9,536.70.
to three vendors. Only one company,
They bid the Standum Controls type 170 controller
Econolite Corporation submitted a no bid as they could not meet specifications. Traffic
Equipment Lighting Company didn't respond. They were contacted after the bid opening to
see why they hadn't submitted a bid as they represent Safetran Inc., a manufacturer of
type 170 controllers, Mr. Cress stated that he had been too busy and forgot all about the
bid. On questioning he stated that he would have bid in the range of $9,500 - $10,000.
The signal modification work was originally bid to modify the existing controller.
After bids were received which showed a cost of $12,500 for modification, Council approved
rebidding the project and purchase of a new controller instead.
The Type 170 controller is a microprocessor which affords flexibility for future inter-
connect and can accommodate additional phases with little or no cost. This type of
controller is being installed at 3rd Avenue & H Street and Woodlawn Avenue & H Street.
Funds required to purchase the controller, including'sales tax, are $10,108.90.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The current budget provides $23,050 in account 250-250l-TS04.
Construction contract
Traffic signal controller
Sub total
$17,550.00
10,108.90
27,658.90
Form A-113 (Rev. 11/79)
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7,100.00
20,558.90
23,050.00
$ 2,491.10
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Budget estimate
Balance in account
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Bid No. 15-1980-81 .
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