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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Purchase Order with Econolite for 15 Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $171,006.24.
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Meeting Date: December 5, 2022
Contact Person/Dept.: Andrew Maximous/Public Works
Gary Wansley/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5628
(310) 253-6444
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/30/22)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (11/17/22)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a purchase order with Econolite for 15 traffic signal battery backup systems in an amount not-to-exceed $171,006.24.
BACKGROUND
The Culver City Public Works Department Maintenance Operations Division maintains 115 traffic signals. None of the traffic signals have a battery backup system. When a loss of power occurs, the traffic signal indications become dark. While the California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (d)(1) requires drivers to stop when approaching intersections where a traffic signal is not working, many drivers are unaware. Installing a battery backup system would help reduce traffic collisions and congestion by ensuring that the traffic signal continues to operate after power failures, power spikes, or interruptions in service.
DISCUSSION
This purchase would install 15 battery backup systems at the City's largest and most congested intersections. The locations are:
1. Washington Boulevard & Washington Place/Zanja Street
2. Sepulveda Boulevard & Washington Place
3. Washington Boulevard & Sepulveda Boulevard
4. Culver Boulevard & Sepulveda Boulevard
5. Washington Boulevard & Overland Avenue
6. Culver Boulevard & Overland Ave
7. Culver Boulev...
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