Subject:
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Agreement with Econolite Control Products, Inc. for traffic cobalt controllers.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the agreement with Econolite Control Products, Inc. for traffic cobalt controllers.
• This agreement provides for the purchase of equipment necessary for the Advanced Traffic Management System Program (ATMS).
• Agreement in the not to exceed amount of $318,720.00 for 12 months.
• A notice of intent to sole source cobalt controllers was advertised by Purchasing via OpenGov on June 3, 2024. There were no responses that any other vendor could provide these traffic cobalt controllers.
• Public Works needs to purchase 80 cobalt controllers required for the ATMS/ITS Regional Improvements Project 001032A.
• Funding is budgeted under the ATMS/ITS Regional Improvements Project 001032A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Local Option Fuel Tax at $875,000.00.
Contract No. 24-0621-N in the total not to exceed the amount of $318,720.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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.
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:
Summary
This agreement provides a mechanism for the Public Works Department to purchase of eighty (80) Cobalt controllers required for the Advanced Transportation Congestion Management Technologies Deployment project from Econolite whose proposed equipment has been evaluated and conforms to the FDOT minimum quality assurance standards for use on County roadways.
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Background Information:
A notice of Intent to Sole Source was advertised on June 3, 2024. No responses were received. Public Works requires the purchase eighty (80) Cobalt controllers. These cobalt controllers are required for the Advanced Transportation Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is budgeted under the ATMS/ITS Regional Improvements Project 001032A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) at $875,000.00.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement