Agenda Item Name:
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Award and Purchase Order for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 23-407 Purchase of four (4) North American Traffic, Radio Controlled Flagger (RCF) 2.4 Automated Flagger Assistance Device, to Street Smart Rentals, in the amount of $71,800.00, for Fleet Management, Public Works.
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Presenter:
Ramon D, Gavarrete, 352.548.1214/Darryl R. Kight 352.374.5202
Description:
Solicitation Award and Purchase Order for ITB 23-407 Purchase of four (4) North American Traffic, RCF 2.4 Automated Flagger Assistance Device
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Recommended Action:
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Approve the solicitation award and issuance of a Purchase Order for ITB 23-407 Purchase of four (4) North American Traffic, RCF 2.4 Automated Flagger Assistance Device, to Street Smart Rentals, in the amount of $71,800.00, for Fleet Management, Public Works.
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Prior Board Motions:
recommended action
N/A
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Fiscal Consideration:
fiscal consideration
Sufficient funds exist in account 149.79.7900.541.64.00 for this $71,800 purchase.
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Strategic Guide:
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Infrastructure
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Background:
Auto Flaggers were included and approved in the Fiscal Year (FY) 23 budget process.
The benefits of using two sets of Auto Flaggers are to ensure a safe work environment for R&B (Road & Bridge) field staff, provide greater visual vehicle control to traveling public, fast set up time, and can deploy to emergencies quickly by one person. Additionally, two units can be transported with one vehicle not requiring a CDL (Commercial Driver's License). Flagging operation will be performed by one employee: thus, allowing additional personnel for other operations (worksite, staffing of pothole crews, and other operational needs).
Equipment is in the State of Florida Department of Transportation's approved materials & equipment list.
BID 23-407 Purchase of four (4) North American Traffic, RCF 2.4 Automated Flagger Assistance Device was released on February 15, 2023. The deadline for r...
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