Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the purchase of new traffic signal materials and equipment for two (2) of the Highway Users Division capital improvement projects. (Jorge Perez, Assistant Director of Public Works)

The Department of Public Works is working with its consultants on finalizing the designs for expansion improvements and the addition of traffic signals at the intersections of County 22nd Street and Fourth Avenue, as well as on County 22nd Street and Sidewinder Road. Although it is typical for projects to go out to a formal bid process and for contractors to supply all materials and labor to complete the project, in these two specific projects, the department is seeking council approval to move forward with the purchase of all materials and components of the traffic signals. This request is to advance the ordering and delivery of materials due to the long lead time. Meanwhile, the project designs get finalized. Upon completion of the designs, both projects will go through a formal bid process to construct the needed improvements and install the traffic signals. 

Staff is seeking to purchase materials and equipment from Clark Transportation Solutions, including poles, mast arms, and luminaries. Clark has been awarded purchasing agreements by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, and this purchase is being procured by piggybacking on those agreements as allowed under the City of San Luis Code Purchasing Section 3.05.090 Cooperative Purchasing since the bidding process has already been completed on that contract.