HomeMy WebLinkAboutM. TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE NO. SUB3ECT: Page:
~.23-2300- Authorize Purchase of 40 Traffic Signal Heads
10-May-06 90~..45-00 for Ele~tri~l Division ! of 2
PRO3 HRSTGN
RECOMMENDATZON:
The Public Works Department recommends that the City Council approve the bid to
3urchase traffic signal heads from Texas Highway Products, LTD. of Round Rock, Texas
at a unit cost of $359 each. The project of replacing signals destroyed by Hurricane Rita
has lelt the "on hand" supplies void. Therefore, we recommend the approval of thE
purchase of 40 traffic signal heads for an amount of $14,360 as restock items.
BACKGROUND:
During Hurricane Rita, a large number of traffic signals were damaged or destroyed by
the high wind conditions and all stock plus the purchase of 40 other signal heads allowed
us to repair/replace those gone or damaged. Therefore, the stock of signal heads is void
~nd must be replaced. Bids were solicited from three vendors as shown below for the
)urchase of three-light signal heads to replace/restock these traffic signals. The bids
received are as follows:
VENDOR UNIT PRICE
Texas Highway Products, $359
Traffic Parts, Inc. $396
Signal Equipment Co. $524
Texas Highway Products, LTD. of Round Rock, Texas was found to be the most
responsive vendor for this request with a unit price of $359 each for a total price of
$14,360 for 40 signal heads.
BUDGETARY/FI'SCAL EFFECT:
Project HRSI'GN, 123-2300-90!.45-00 will be used for this purchase. This expense may be
recoverable, in part, from FEMA and City insurance. The Finance Department will seek
reimbursement.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
Having these signals in stock will allow for faster repairs in the event any signals are
damaged by high wind storms, etc.
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION OF CT[Y COUNCIL: )RO~J-~-u BY:
3AC/kID
~,PPROVED BY: APPROVED OTHER
CiD/Manaqer COMMENTS: Ci~ Secretary
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
~DATE: REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT: Page:
123-2300- Authorize Purchase of 40 Traffic Signal Heads
lO-May-06 901.45-00 for Electrical Division 2 of 2
PRO3 HRS'rGN
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Department recommends that the City Council approve the bid to
purchase traffic signal heads from Texas Highway Products, LTD. of Round Rock, Texas
at a unit cost of $359 each. The project of replacing signals destroyed by Hurricane REa
has left the "on hand" supplies void. Therefore, we recommend the approval to purchase
40 traffic signal heads for an amount of $14,360 as restock items,
Jo~nn A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Director of Finance
~ph Broussard,
Pumhasing Manager
PREPARED BY: DISPOSi-I~ON OF cI-rY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
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APPROVED BY: APPROVED OTHER
:ity Manager COMMENTS: City Secretary