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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Ten (10) Video Detection Systems for Traffic Signals from Econolite Control Products, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,950 and Authorize Future Purchases of Up to Twenty (20) Additional Video Detection Systems by the End of Calendar Year 2023, for a Total Cumulative Amount Not to Exceed $599,850; and
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2019-21 Capital Budget by Reducing Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Capital Improvement Program 91812 by $779,448 and Increasing Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations for Capital Improvement Program 96012 by $779,448 (Public Works 310)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda's (City) traffic signal system is functionally obsolete for many intersections throughout the city. The average traffic signal system is over 40 years old and has aged beyond its design life cycle. Modernization of the traffic signal system includes a reliable detection system. The City has moved from using loops for detection to video detection on a project-by-project basis. Procurement of the City's standard video detection system will allow for an efficient upgrade of detection at our most aged intersections and will provide more accurate detection of vehicles and cyclists at signalized intersections. Staff would like to purchase ten (10) video detection systems at the cost of $199,950 and will coordinate with Econolite through the end of 2023 to purchase up to twenty (20) additional video detection systems at the current bid price, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $599,850.
BACKGROUND
The City has an ongoing need to repair and replace traffic signal infrastructure. The City's traffic signal system is comprised of approximately ninety (90) signalized traffic signals, seventy-seven (77) within the City's right-of-way and thirteen (13) within Caltrans right-of-way.
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