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Purchase authorization with multiple vendors for traffic equipment from the Florida Department of Transportation Approved Product List.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the County Administrator of the purchase authorization for requirements of traffic equipment from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Approved Product Listing (APL) with the following (33) firms:
American Signal Co., ASCO Power Technologies, Advantech B + B Smartworx INC., Blue-Band, Citel, Inc., Control Technologies, Daktronics, Earnest Prod. d/b/a Southern Manufacturing, Econolite Control Products Inc., Express Supply, GovComm Inc., Horizon Signal Technologies Inc., Intelligent Transportation Services Inc., Intelicom d/b/a Litesys Inc., ITS Plus, John Thomas Incorporated, Jupiter Systems, K&K Systems Inc., Lux Solar Inc., MG Squared, Peek Traffic, Rainbow Distributors USA Inc., Rhythm Engineering LLC, Safety Zone Specialists Inc., Telegra Inc., Temple Inc., GOVBROS LLC d/b/a Think IT AI, Arizona Transformer d/b/a TrafficCalm Systems, TrafficCast International Inc., Transportation Control Systems, Universal Signs & Access, Ver-Mac Inc. (Signalisation), Wavetronix LLC
• The County primarily uses traffic equipment products that are competitively procured and approved by the FDOT.
• Utilizing this FDOT contract will ensure products meet and exceed County standard technical specifications while providing economy of scale from a pricing perspective.
• The Purchasing Division will track expenditures to ensure total expenditure from the 33 firms does not exceed the $6,000,000.00 request.
Contract No. 190-0131-S(SRP) in the amount of $6,000,000.00 through November 3, 2022.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity.
Summary:
This purchase authorization provides a mechanism for the Public Works Department to purchase equipment for improvements that are in line with the advanced traffic maintenance program ten (10) year plan. Utilization of this FDOT contract provides the ability to purchase traffic control equipment and devices on an as needed basis from various manufacturers whose equipment has been evaluated and conforms to the FDOT’s minimum quality assurance standards for use on County roadways. The FDOT contract is effective through November 3, 2022.
Pricing, terms and conditions are per State of Florida FDOT Contract No. DOT-ITB-20-9034-GH.
Background/Explanation:
The FDOT APL has been in existence since the early 1970’s providing for a product evaluation and approval process which has been continuously refined throughout the years. The APL was initially created to consolidate all approved products into one approved list and to consolidate all initial product testing into one statewide testing facility located in Tallahassee, Florida.
The FDOT APL is broad and encompasses a sizable list of products that have been reviewed and approved by the FDOT as meeting their specifications, standards and other criteria.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated thirty-six (36) month expenditure not to exceed $6,000,000.00
Funding is derived from the operating budget of the using department.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this purchase authorization is granted under Code Section 2-185(a).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Interim Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director of Purchasing and Risk
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