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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-4 Staff Report - Flashing Safety Beacons CONSENT ITEM E-4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: DON PENMAN, INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: MARCH 5, 2018 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FLASHING BEACONS FOR CROSSWALKS SUMMARY: The City of Azusa is committed to providing safe pedestrian crossings at locations where traffic flow is travelling at high speeds and/or pedestrians are not easily observed. Installation of flashing beacons at existing pedestrian crossings will improve overall traffic and pedestrian safety. This action authorizes the purchase of SignAlert Push 2 Cross equipment systems from Hi-Way Safety to be installed at ten such locations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following action: 1) Authorize Staff to purchase ten (10) SignAlert Push 2 Cross systems from Hi-Way Safety in an amount not to exceed $36,581.81. DISCUSSION: The City of Azusa is committed to providing safe pedestrian crossing at locations where traffic flow is travelling at high speeds and/or pedestrians are not easily observed. Utilizing funding specifically focused on pedestrian safety measures, Staff sought to identify a system that would draw motorist attention to these locations. The SignAlert Push 2 Cross system, through the use of push button activation, illuminates pedestrian signage while flashing lights provide a warning to drivers that a pedestrian is present. Bids for the equipment were received from three separate vendors as summarized below: 1) Hi-Way Safety $36,581.81 2) Trafficalm Systems $37,400.00 3) American Utility Products $40,239.90 Authorization to Purchase Crosswalk Flashing Beacons March 5, 2018 Page 2 Hi-Way Safety submitted the lowest bid and therefore Staff is requesting approval to purchase the equipment from them. Each Push 2 Cross System includes the equipment to fully cover one pedestrian crossing location. The proposed improvements will install flashing beacon equipment at the following ten pedestrian crossings: • Azusa Ave/2nd St • Azusa Ave/6th St • Azusa Ave between 6th Street and Foothill Blvd • Azusa Ave between Foothill Blvd and Santa Fe Ave • Azusa Ave/10th St • Azusa Ave/12th St • San Gabriel Ave/12th St • San Gabriel Ave/10th St • San Gabriel Ave/6th St • San Gabriel Ave/2nd St FISCAL IMPACT The cost proposal for this equipment is $36,581.81. Funds for the purchase were included in the FY2017-18 Capital Improvement Budget (28-80-000-662-Transportation Development Act Fund) in the amount of $45,000. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Nikki Rosales Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Senior Management Analyst Director of Public Works/City Engineer Fiscal Impact Reviewed: Reviewed and Approved: Talika M. Johnson Louie F. Lacasella Director of Finance Senior Management Analyst Reviewed and Approved: Don Penman Interim City Manager Attachment: 1) Cost Proposals Myers and Sons Hi-Way Safety Inc. SALES QUOTATION Main Office: 13310 5th Street, Chino Ca 91710 Tel (909) 591-1781 Fax (909) 627-0999 Escondido Office: 520 W. Grand Ave, Escondido CA 92025 Tel (760) 745-2250 Fax (760) 745-2094 Sacramento Office: 9510 Jackson Rd. Sacramento Ca 95827 Tel (916) 273-1600 Fax (916) 273-1625 BILL 'F0 SHIPT© City of Azusa 213 E Foothill Blvd Azusa CA 91702 Sales Employee: Contact Name: Telephone Terms: 103414 Dave Coutts Victor Padilla 626-812-5200NET30 City of Azusa 213 E Foothill Blvd Azusa CA 91702-1395 Ship Via: FOB: Signaler! Push button activated crosswalk system 36" White Includes 2@ 36" Flasher rings, 2 controllers, 2 solar panels, 2 push buttons 104567 I9"x12" push button Sign EG B/Y Push Button To activateFlashers Signature Print Name Authority to Sign: - Quotation No: Quotation Date: Valid Until: Customer No: P.O. No: Page No: Copy 15992 01/16/18 02/16/18 C1040 Page 1 of $ 36,581.81 Our Truck Quantffy 10.00 20.00 Date i:init Pr.ice $3,225.00 $12.24 Subtotal Shipping Tax Total Order Value li6tal $32,250.00 $ 244.80 $32,494.80 0.00 $1,000.00 $3,087.01 $36,581.81 Any individual signing represents and warrants that he/she of legal age and has the authority and power to sign on thier own behalf or on behalf of thier employer 1.This quotation will be honored for 30 days. 2.All customer orders are non-refundable. 3. Sales terms & conditions apply. Phone: 800-228-1701 Fax: 909-627-0999 E-Mail: info@hiwaysafety.com Website: www.hiwaysafety.com