Submitted By: Danielle Phillips
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve direct supply purchase of traffic signal equipment from multiple awarded vendors utilizing Florida Department of Transportation's Agency Term Contract in the amount of $604,000
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala Public Works Traffic Division requests approval to purchase traffic signal equipment on an as-needed basis utilizing the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Agency Term Contract for Approved Traffic Equipment, DOT-ITB-24-9098-SJ. The pricing and offerings under DOT-ITM-24-9098-SJ are effective from June 6, 2024 through June 5, 2026.
Purchases will be made to replace equipment that is approaching the end of functional service life, was damaged in vehicular accidents, or was damaged by lightning and/or electrical surges at signalized intersections.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
FDOT maintains an active contract for traffic equipment approved for use on Florida roads. Pricing is competitive and the contract includes items the Traffic Division uses such as traffic signal cabinets, controllers, malfunction management units, video detection components, and uninterruptible power supply battery backup units. Traffic signal equipment must be replaced to minimize disruption of traffic flow and to maintain the safe and efficient operation of signalized intersections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these purchases has been budgeted in 109-023-201-541-54-52010 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in the amount of $104,000, Fiscal Year 2024-25 in 109-023-201-541-54-52010 in the amount of $250,000, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 in 109-023-201-541-54-52010 in the amount of $250,000.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods have been procured for direct supply purchase in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy and Rule 60A-1.001,...
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