Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.27. 4/12/2022 File #: 22-0150
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Authorize purchase of six speed radar feedback signs from Fortel Traffic, Inc. as a single source vendor.
2. SUMMARY
Speed radar feedback signs are effective speed management and traffic calming tools. Signs made by Fortel Traffic, Inc. have been selected, and are only sold direct through the manufacturer.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the single source purchase of six speed radar feedback signs from Fortel Traffic, Inc. for $51,850.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this purchase, including a 10% contingency, is $51,850 and will be funded in Minor Traffic Control Devices (16302) through General Fund (500).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b. Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Among the more common concerns expressed by residents and motorists is speeding on city streets.
One of the more flexible tools for addressing the concerns is the speed radar feedback (digital speed display) sign. Studies have shown that, when used appropriately, the signs have the potential to achieve speed reductions of up to 5 miles-per-hour. As an added benefit, the new generation of radar signs can collect speed and volume data that is broken down by time of day. This information can then be provided to law enforcement to identify specific times of day where police presence could be both productive and efficient.
The City has currently deployed all of its available radar feedback signs, and additional units must be procured so that the City can continue to adequately respond to speeding concerns.
For upcoming and future procurements, staff has identified signs made by Fortel Traffic, Inc. (Fortel) City of Orange Printed on 4/7/2022Page 1 of 2
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as most compatible with the City’s current needs, for reasons including:
· Unique advanced technical features;
· Past deployments of Fortel signs in the City have proven durable and maintenance-friendly; and
· Fortel is a local company (Anaheim) with the ability to deliver products to the City in a timely manner, despite recent challenges in materials transport.
Staff has researched available competitive options and, with the approval of the City Manager, certifies the required materials are offered by only one vendor. The total amount of this procurement is $51,850.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Single Source Certification
· Quote
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