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RESOLUTION Authorizing a Sole Source Purchase of Polara Navigator Accessible Pedestrian Systems (APS) from Western Pacific Signal, LLC for the Accessible Pedestrian Signals - New Freedom Project to Ensure Citywide Equipment Compatibility, Project No. 150-38-344 (provides for a sole source purchase through Western Pacific Signal, LLC at a cost of $110,674.62 using funds from the Cycle 4 New Freedom Grant and Transportation Development Act Funds and matching appropriated annual sidewalk program funds)
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WHEREAS, having pursued a Cycle 4 New Freedom Program grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Engineering and Transportation Department on behalf of the City was awarded $130,987 in May 2012 to install APS devices at 13 signalized intersections, and;
WHEREAS, at citizens' requests, staff has expanded the project to cover 15 signalized intersections, and;
WHEREAS, while the APS project is in the final stage of the design work, staff is in the process of purchasing the APS devices for the upcoming installation work, and;
WHEREAS, Polara Navigator APS has been identified as a City standard traffic signal system device since February, 2012 to ensure that the device components safeguard compatibility, functionality, and reduce costs, and;
WHEREAS, Western Pacific Signal, LLC is the sole official factory authorized distributor for Polara Navigator APS in California.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
That the City Manager is authorized to pursue a sole source procurement with Western Pacific Signal, LLC in San Leandro, California for Polara Navigator APS at 15 signalized intersections.