Background/Discussion
The Kanesville Traffic Adaptive Signal Control project involved new traffic signal control equipment and software. The signals previously had set times of day, day of week timing plans. Based on typical traffic flows during specific times of the day and week, signal plans are developed, which handle that assumed traffic flow. These plans do not recognize real time traffic demands. The Adaptive signal control system now adjusts signal coordination for real time traffic demands. The project installed new signal control systems on Kanesville Boulevard from North Broadway\Ridge Street to 16th Street.
For the purpose of vendor selection and procurement, the City entered into Agreement No. 2016-16-001 with the DOT that combines City Project FY 15-20A, Kanesville Boulevard Traffic Adaptive Signal Control with DOT Project No. IMN-029-3(155)54--0E-78 for Traffic Adaptive Signal Control along South Expressway as part of the interstate improvements. The adaptive signal control technology provided by Trafficware Group, Inc. was previously approved by Resolution 15-270.
This project constructed the required traffic detection equipment for the Trafficware technology. In order for an adaptive signal control system to respond appropriately, it must have input from the actual traffic conditions. This necessary information is now provided by the installed detection equipment.
Utilizing the cost for the adaptive signal control technology and the traffic detection equipment, results in a combined total project cost of $580,232. The ICAAP grant provides federal funding of $389,000. The City’s match for the project will be paid using sales tax funds.
The project was included in the FY15 CIP as ICAAP Project, FY15-20A, Kanesville Boulevard (US Hwy 6) Traffic Adaptive Signal Control.
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Original contract amount
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$272,855.00
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Change Orders (7.9%)
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$ 21,502.00
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Final contract amount
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$294,357.00
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Less previous payments
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$285,526.29
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Retainage due contractor
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$ 8,830.71
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The Contractor completed the project on time and did not receive any non-compliance notices.