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Agreement with Temple, Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signal Preemption products.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the purchase authorization and agreement with Temple, Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signal Preemption products.
• This purchase authorization will provide Traffic Signal Preemption for emergency vehicle response; it is a system that overrides the operation of traffic lights for the safe passage of emergency vehicles.
• This contract has a total not to exceed of $2,425,200.00, effective through June 05, 2026.
• This contract utilizes pricing and scope of work based on the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Term Contract No. DOT-ITB-24-9098-SJ but utilizes a County contract for legal provisions.
• The County Administrator has authority to award County contracts in any amount utilizing State of Florida bid or negotiated contract, per County code 2-185.
• There are thirty-two vendors awarded on the FDOT contract. This is the first of several agreements that will be forthcoming to purchase FDOT Approved Product List (APL) Traffic Equipment on an as-needed basis.
• Funding for this agreement is included in both the FY25 Adopted Budget of the Safety and Emergency Services Department in the Emergency Medical Service Fund. The contract contains a fiscal non-funding clause should this portion of the budget not be approved in any fiscal year.
Contract No. 24-0714-S in the total not to exceed the amount of $2,425,200.00, effective through June 05, 2026.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and enhance a safe, secure, and healthy community.
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations.
Summary:
Traffic signal preemption will be used for emergency vehicle responses, ensuring preparedness at intersections for safe passage. When activated, the system will override the normal operation of traffic lights to allow the emergency vehicle the right-of-way, thereby reducing response times and enhancing traffic safety. The contract is not to exceed $2,425,200.00, effective through June 05, 2026.
Background/Explanation:
This FDOT contract has been in existence since the early 1970’s to provide Approved Products List (APL) for Traffic Equipment, which has been continuously refined through the years. The APL was initially created to consolidate all products under the FDOT certification requirement into one approved list and consolidate all initial product testing to one statewide test facility. Currently, the APL contains approximately 1200 traffic control signals and devices from approximately 32 vendors.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding in the amount of $2,425,200.00 is consistent and included in the Safety and Emergency Services FY25 EMS Budget.
Not to Exceed Amount $2,425,200.00
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve award of this purchase authorization is granted under Code Section 2-185.
Staff Member Responsible:
James Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement