Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve the Purchase of Four (4) Solar Powered, Trailered Portable Traffic Signals and Eight (8) Portable Pedestrian Pedestals from Street Smart Rentals, LLC.
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Submitted By: Nathaniel Rubel, Procurement Assistant Director, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Nathaniel Rubel, Procurement Assistant Director, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Street Smart Rentals, LLC.
3. Purpose: Aid to improve traffic flow and decrease congestion at the 4-way stop intersection of SW Discovery Way and Community Blvd. with portable traffic signals due to long-lead fabrication of new permanent mast arms.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: One-time purchase.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Provide flexible traffic management solution for smooth traffic flow, minimizing disruptions during construction and maintenance work for temporary and emergency situations. Can be deployed in areas that do not have power available or in the vicinity. Units contain battery banks and solar panels. Have advanced technology that can be synchronized with existing traffic systems reducing likelihood of accidents and ensuring the safety of both motorists and pedestrians. Ensures availability of equipment in emergency post-storm circumstances.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): One-time purchase of $377,200.00 with the option to rent additional units if needed at the proposed rental rate to manage traffic due to ongoing construction at the SW Discovery Way and Community Blvd. intersection.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 35.08(c) for good cause shown, the Purchase of Four (4) Solar Powered, Trailered Portable Traffic Signals and Eight (8) Portable Pedestrian Pede...
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