REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 16, 2020
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUSAN ROGERS, Capital Development Specialist
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the installation of Traffic Signal Priority Intersection equipment for the Department of Transportation/FAX Division Shaw Avenue Traffic Signal Priority Project (Bid File 3690)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to Sturgeon Electric California LLC., of Chino, California, in the amount of $211,868
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a construction contract for the base bid amount of $211,868.00 to Sturgeon Electric California LLC., of Chino, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the installation of Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) intersection equipment for the Department of Transportation/FAX Division Shaw Avenue TSP Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FAX seeks to implement TSP technology along the Shaw Avenue Corridor at 31 traffic signal intersections between Willow and Polk Avenues. A TSP system is an integrated system with components installed on buses and at signalized intersections to help buses adhere to their schedule by reducing the number of stops and delays at signalized intersections.
On June 13, 2019, Council approved the material purchase of TSP technology for this corridor. This award is for the installation of this equipment.
This is an element of the Shaw Avenue TSP capital project and a part of FAX efforts to improve service.
BACKGROUND
In February 2018, FAX implemented a TSP solution along the Blackstone/Kings Canyon corridors to improve bus schedule adherence and transit operational efficiency. FAX accomplished this by installing new and/or upgrading existing traffic signal equipment at 73 intersection...
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