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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4.11(d)--Sole-source Compatible Traffic Signal Equipment � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 17,2024 FROM: Michael Webb, Public Works ITEIVI NO. 4.11(d) Director ***APPROVED BY*** � �c a� � �bEi� 'c�r�Cs I7�reetcsr �.`512t}`?� r5�' �p�i��,C�i �r� �, �,fl(l�'2{�? mwebb@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.11(d)--Sole-source traffic signal equipment including Cubic traffic signal controllers, Tesco ower edestals and Cam bell Com an ush buttons. Recommendation Authorize and approve the following for the Publie Works Department, Streets Division's sole- source acquisition of all City of Redding 2070 traffic signal controllers from Cubic; all power pedes�als from Tesco Controls, Inc.; and all aecessible pedestrian signal push buttons from PedSafety/Campbell: (1) Make a finding that designates the identified products are necessary to match other products in use; and (2) Approve the sole-source acquisition of the identified products. Fiscal Impact Necessary funds wi11 be identified through the budget process and approved by City Council. Alternative Action The City Council (Council) could choose not to make a finding to sole source the traffic control equipment. The City of Redding (City) would continue the current practice of using a variety of brands for this equipment, requiring additional inventory and training for each brand. This would make operations and maintenance of traffic signals more costly and time consuming. �3ackground/flnalysis The City owns and operates 82 traffic signals within the City, as tivell as manages five signals for Shasta County, two for the City of Anderson and one for Shasta Lake City under maintenance agreements. Caltrans manages traffic signals on the state highway system for the City and few others that are intertied with the state system. This uniformity of traffic signal equipment enables both jurisdictions to save money by sharing the maintenance responsibilities, and also saves time by allowing the limited staff to train on similar equipment. Report to Redding City Council September 22, 2024 Re: 4.12(d)--Sole-source Compatible Traffic Signal Equipment Page 2 The City is looking to modernize the traffic controllers and power pedestals on the older traffic signals that require updates. The City of Redding has 29 traffic signals in operation utilizing the outdated Model 170 Controller and this 1970's version controller does not a11ow for modern operations such as transit and emergency service vehicle preemption. Updating the existing con�rollers to the Cubic Model 2070 Controller will ensure that these signals have the capabilities needed to best serve the traveling public and improve reliability. The Tesco power pedestal is utilized universally in the region for traffic signals, and this consistency has allowed the ease of sharing resources, and allowed maintenance staff to cross jurisdictional boundaries and utilize similar equipment. The Tesco power pedestal is required eguipment for both upgrades and replacements of traffic signals and is widely installed at the various existing signal ]ocations. In traffic accidents, the power pedestal is sometimes destroyed and a replacement needs to be ready in short order, which is why it is critical to have compatible spare equipment on hand. This consistency ensures that the traffic signals stay operational in a timely manner. In addition, staff is in need to purchase replacement and new accessible pedestrian signal push buttons far traffic signals. The Campbell Company push or wave button called the "Guardian Wave" works with the existing traffic signal controllers and equipment that is already in operation around the City. The City currently utilizes the Campbell Company push button for many of the existing signals. The existing and new equipment utilize the "PedConnex" software which is used to operate and maintain the signal push buttons. This purchase would allow staff to purchase the compatible upgraded push or wave buttons to replace broken, damaged or new push buttons and utilize the same programming software. For each of these pieces of traffic signal equipment, having limited manufacturers to replace equipment will keep replacement costs lower. In comparison to other manufacturers, each of these have proven to be reliable, the distributors are responsive, and the equipment is readily available. In aecordance with Public Contract Code Section 3400.C,2, the Council may make a finding for a material, product, or service by specific brand or trade name in order to match other products in use for public improvements. Envi�onmental Review This action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Prio�ity/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21sti Century — "Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's resident and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today."