CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 20, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER TO SWARCO MCCAIN, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS AND RELATED MATERIALS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Single Source Purchase Order to SWARCO McCain, Inc. for traffic signal cabinets and related materials in an amount not to exceed $145,000 annually and not-to-exceed $725,000 for a five-year period effective August 1, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the Single Source Purchase Order will allow for the purchase of traffic signal materials from SWARCO McCain, Inc. for the next five years. Per City Code Section 2-994, sole source requests over $100,000 shall be reviewed by the Procurement Officer, Finance Director, City Manager, and approved by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding in the Adopted FY 2026-27 Operations Budget is available in the following Worktags:
Worktags
Adopted Operations Budget FY 26/27
Fund: FD128 Measure R
Cost Center: CC2563 Traffic Signal & Street Light Maintenance Spend Category: Traffic Signal Controls and Cabinets
$50,000.00
Fund: FD217 Proposition C
Cost Center: CC2506 General Operations
Spend Category: Traffic Signal Control and Cabinets
$60,000.00
Fund: FD245 South Coast Air Quality Improvement (SCAQMD) Cost Center: CC2506 General Operations
Spend Category: Materials & Supplies
$35,000.00
Total
$145,000.00
Funding for subsequent years of traffic signal cabinet and related materials purchases will be included in the annual budget proposal process.
DISCUSSION:
The City maintains and operates approximately 180 traffic signals that rely on SWARCO McCain, Inc. (SWARCO) equipment and components. Standardizing traffic signal hardware through the City’s network promotes system compatibility, operational reliability, and efficient maintenance practices. The use of SWARCO cabinets, controllers, housings, and associated traffic signal equipment ensures integration with the City’s existing signal systems.
SWARCO has confirmed that it is the sole manufacturer and only authorized direct distributor for several traffic signal materials (Attachment No. 1), including:
SWARCO McCain ISNS Housings
SWARCO McCain Zap Bracket
SWARCO McCain 2070LX W/OMNI Controllers
SWARCO McCain 332L Cabinets
SWARCO McCain 336L Cabinets
SWARCO McCain BBS Cabinets
The proposed not-to-exceed amount of $145,000 annually and $725,000 for a five-year term, will provide the City with the flexibility to purchase traffic signal cabinets, controllers, and other related materials as needed for routine maintenance and repairs.
Awarding a Single Source Purchase Order to SWARCO McCain, Inc. to provide needed traffic signal cabinets and related materials will minimize disruptions to traffic signal operations and public safety.
Prepared by:
Nick Lanesskog, Public Works Intern
Lindsay McElwain, Acting Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – SWARCO McCain Sole Source Letter
Award of Single Source Purchase Order to SWARCO McCain for Purchase of Traffic Signal Cabinets and Related Materials