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WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7183 and award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., of Chino, CA, for the Santa Fe Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization, in a total amount of $2,903,298, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $290,330, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,193,628; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,920,197, offset by Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) (F7314); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,920,197, offset by the transfer of Metro Proposition C funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,7)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to execute a contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for construction services related to the Santa Fe Avenue Synchronization Enhancement Project (Project).
The Project will upgrade 13 traffic signals along the Santa Fe Avenue Corridor between Wardlow Road and Anaheim Street and two traffic signals along the Anaheim Street Corridor. Dilapidated equipment such as old 8-inch vehicle heads, non-countdown pedestrian heads, mast arms, poles, vehicle/bicycle detectors, non-ADA pedestrian pushbuttons, safety lighting, and wiring will be replaced to conform with current City of Long Beach (City) and Department of Transportation standards. Damaged traffic signs, poles, and other equipment will also be replaced to increase driver visibility and safety along the corridor. Another critical component required for managing the Santa Fe Avenue Corridor includes installing six new Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at key intersections along this corridor, which will assist staff with monitoring real-time traffic conditions.
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