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Northwest Connector Traffic Signals
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SUMMARY: TDOT bid the Phase 1 of the Northwest Connector with generic traffic controllers. The City has 37 traffic signals and the brand of each traffic controller is Peek. LoJac's bid included Eagle equipment and they have submitted a change order to TDOT to change the controller to the Peek brand totaling $5,709.90.
Staff has had many discussions with TDOT on who should pay for this change and TDOT has not agreed to pay. If the Eagle controller is installed, the future cost to the City for additional spare parts will be a minimum of $15,000. The Director of Engineering and the Street Department Superintendent recommend that the City pay LoJac for the change order if TDOT doesn't agree to do so in the near future.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve the payment of $5,709.90 to LoJac for the additional cost of the two Peek controllers.