Council Meeting: November 14, 2000 Santa Monica, California

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Staff

SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Purchase Order to Zumar Industries, Inc. for Parking and Traffic Control Signs

Introduction

This report recommends award of purchase order to Zumar Industries, Inc. for parking and traffic control signs for the Traffic Operations Division, Planning & Community Development Department, at specified unit prices plus applicable sales tax. The estimated annual expenditure is $150,000.

Background

The replacement of parking and traffic control signs is completed in a systematic manner. This sign replacement effort stems from an improved monitoring and long-term maintenance program that includes a regular schedule of sign replacement for enhanced safety and appearance. Staff will continue the sign recycling program by refacing reuseable, straight aluminum signs as required and replacing with new when necessary.

Staff recommends the parking and traffic control signs be purchased from Zumar Industries, Inc. under the cooperative purchasing provisions of Los Angeles County purchase order number PQ24013 (Bid #T392). The County=s procurement process meets the City=s criteria for joint purchasing under the provisions of Section 2.24.080 of the City Municipal Code. Zumar Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of high grade parking and traffic control signs and has provided products to the City over a number of years. They provide quality products and delivery has been satisfactory.

Budget/Financial Impact

Budget authority for this purchase is in Capital Improvement Budget account number C01058000.589000, ASign Replacement Program.@

Recommendation

It is recommended a purchase order be awarded to Zumar Industries, Inc. at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax.

Prepared By: Diane Howell, Purchasing Agent

Suzanne Frick, Director of Planning & Community Development

Ron Fuchiwaki, Traffic Operations Manager

David Roth, Traffic Operations Superintendent