To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Purchase Order Approval for Wanco Changeable Message Signs with Volvo Construction Equipment & Services
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Public Works Director, a purchase order with Volvo Construction Equipment & Services in the amount of $41,041.25 for Wanco Changeable Message Signs. (100% Local Road Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road Fund
BACKGROUND:
Public Works uses changeable message signs (CMS) for safety and awareness purposes to inform the traveling public of unexpected conditions due to major roadwork projects and/or public events that impact travel on our highways and roads.
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services provided a quote for purchase of CMSs, which included Terms and Conditions of Equipment Sale. County Counsel has reviewed the Terms and Conditions of Equipment Sale and approved as to form. Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase order.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase is not approved, Public Works will be unable to utilize changeable message boards to provide motorists with real-time traffic safety and guidance information regarding planned and unplanned events that affect traffic on our county highways and roads.