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OCTOBER 23, 2012 12-517 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID FOR RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO TRAFFIC & PARKING
CONTROL COMPANY, INC. ($42,267.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacons for the Transportation Department; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the most advantageous bid:
TRAFFIC & PARKING CONTROL COMPANY, INC.
5100 W. Brown Deer Road
Brown Deer, WI 53223
Total Bid: $42,267.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same, all
according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct. No. 323-0801-7204-06207 Equipment Fund – Roundabout Pedestrian Safety
Equipment
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O.Box 1130
Oshkosh,Wisconsin
54903-1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: October 16, 2012
RE: Bid Award- Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
BACKGROUND
The Common Council designated $100,000 in funding in the 2012 Capital Improvement
Program to address pedestrian safety concerns at the City's roundabouts, with a pilot test
planned for the intersection of Jackson Street and Murdock Avenue. In researching how
pedestrian accessibility concerns are being addressed at multi-lane roundabouts, staff
became aware of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) study which sought
candidate locations to evaluate specific engineering solutions, including rectangular rapid
flashing beacons (RRFB). RRFBs are conceptually similar to pedestrian-activated
flashing beacons that the City uses at several crosswalks. However, they have increased
brightness and a more random flashing pattern which seems to encourage motorists to
yield to pedestrians more frequently. If the City purchases and installs RRFBs at this
intersection, the FHWA's contractor will evaluate the effectiveness of these systems at no
cost to the City. This research will help to determine if these are a good solution at this
intersection, and/or whether they may be beneficial at other locations.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, the Purchasing Division
reviewed and prepared a request for bids for purchasing RRFB. The base bid would
purchase enough RRFBs to cover at all crosswalks at the intersection of Jackson Street
and Murdock Avenue, while the alternate bid would cover half of the crosswalks. The
bids were sent to known vendors and posted online on NovusVendor. Bids were received
on October 16, 2012. The bid tab is attached. While three bids were received only one bid
(Traffic & Parking Control Company Inc.) met the minimum bid specifications.
Purchasing and Transportation staff reviewed the sole bid and recommends the base bid
(eight RRFB systems) be pursued for this project. Delivery of equipment is expected
shortly after Council award, with installation scheduled for later this fall.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed price aligns closely with estimated costs and is within the project budget.
Staff recommends a full installation at the Jackson/Murdock intersection. These are solar-
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powered, wireless systems, so they can be easily relocated to other intersections/locations
in the City. Funding for this item would be charged to account: 323-0801-7204-06207.
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends the Common Council award this bid to Traffic & Parking
Control Company Inc. for $42,267.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
4.
Jon Urben, General Services Manager Mark Rohloff, City Manager
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