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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Traffop Corp of Scottsdale, Arizona to procure an automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM) system for the East of 101 Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project No. tr1902) in an amount not to exceed $278,410.
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WHEREAS, The East of 101 Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project No. tr1902) proposes to improve arterial operations and enhance safety at signalized intersections by deploying an Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) system; and
WHEREAS, this project will deploy an ATSPM system at 33 signalized intersections located East of 101; and
WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant application in September 2017 to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) under a new regional initiative called the Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials (IDEA) to procure an ATSPM system and Variable Lane Assignment (VLA); and
WHEREAS, in February 2018, the City was notified that MTC approved the grant application for an amount up to $532,000; and
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2020, staff began advertising a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide and implement an ATSPM system as part of the East 101 Traffic Signal Improvements Project (tr1902); and
WHEREAS, the RFP required a system vendor capable of meeting the system requirements included in the Systems Engineering document and furnishing the required software and training; and
WHEREAS, the RFP required a two-part cost proposal, initial project costs for Years 1 through 3, and project costs for Years 4 through 10. The initial project are paid for the MTC through the IDEA grant; and
WHEREAS, in response to the advertisement, four proposals from the firms listed below were received on May 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City invited the three top ranked consultants, Econolite, Traffop and Iteris, to vendor interviews held on July 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the interview panel determined Traffop to be the most suitable vendor to procure the ATSPM System; and
WHEREAS, this project is included in the City of South San Francisco’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program (Project No. tr1902) and is funded by the MTA IDEA Grant and East of 101 Traffic Impact Fees.
WHEREAS, Traffop Corp was selected to provide an ATSPM system for the project with a total cost of $253,100, and a proposed total contract amount of $278,410, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover any unforeseen conditions or expenses; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby approves a professional services agreement with Traffop Corp of Scottsdale, Arizona to procure an automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM) system for the East of 101 Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project No. tr1902) in an amount not to exceed $278,410.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and any other related documents on behalf of the City upon timely submission by Traffopp Corp. of the signed contract and all other documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to take any other related actions consistent with the intention of the resolution.
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