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Transportation Department advising the Board of a current perpetual agreement with the California Department of Transportation for signal maintenance services and recommending continuation of same; and Purchasing Agent be authorized to establish a blanket purchase order to process associated payments for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Road Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $4,500
Funding
Budgeted $4,500
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $4,500
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The current fiscal year's budget associated with this agreement is $4,500 which is being funded by the Road Fund. There will be no net County cost.
Background:
The Transportation Department administers a Caltrans Signal Maintenance Agreement with no expiration date. Caltrans makes routine visits to the signal site at Pioneer Trail at Black Bart Avenue/Cold Creek Trail on a quarterly basis. In addition, Caltrans is on call to handle unforeseen problems with the traffic control signal system if required.
Reason for Recommendation:
In accordance with Section 4.5, Contract Term, of Board of Supervisors Policy C-17 (Procurement Policy), the Transportation Department brings this matter before the Board of Supervisors, at the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, to apprise the Board of this perpetual Agreement, which was approved by your Board on April 19, 1994, and to seek authorization for the Purchasing Agent to prepare the necessary purchase order for the associated FY 07/08 contract payments. Staff has also provided the Board with information as to the termination provisions of the agreement (outlined in Attachment A). Because of the important service this Agreement provides for public safety to the traveling public, the Transportation Department recommends its continuation.
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