Awarded vendors
- Peek Traffic Corporation
Description
The City of Tucson, Department of Procurement, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) or Battery Back-up Systems for traffic signals. The contract was awarded to Peek Traffic Corporation for a term of 5 years, with the option for renewal. The contract requires the vendor to provide UPS or Battery Back-up Systems that meet specific technical specifications, including the ability to provide power to traffic signals in the event of a power failure, overvoltage, or brownout. The vendor must also provide maintenance and support services for the equipment. The contract has a total value of approximately $1,500,000. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract is for the procurement of UPS or Battery Back-up Systems for traffic signals
• The contract was awarded to Peek Traffic Corporation for a term of 5 years
• The contract requires the vendor to provide equipment that meets specific technical specifications
• The vendor must provide maintenance and support services for the equipment
• The contract has a total value of approximately $1,500,000
Some of the key features of the UPS or Battery Back-up Systems include:
• The ability to provide power to traffic signals in the event of a power failure, overvoltage, or brownout
• The ability to operate on a single string of 2 or 4 hot-swappable 100 Amp-Hour batteries
• The ability to provide 120% of its rated output for not less than 10 seconds
• The ability to withstand a short circuit on the output terminals with no damage
• The ability to provide a means to display the battery status, UPS or BBS status, and other indicators
• The ability to provide a provision for communications with a Windows compatible computer
Some of the key benefits of the contract include:
• The provision of reliable and efficient power supply to traffic signals
• The reduction of the risk of accidents and injuries caused by power failures
• The provision of maintenance and support services for the equipment
• The ability to renew the contract for an additional term
The contract is significant because it provides a critical service to the City of Tucson, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of traffic signals. The contract also demonstrates the City's commitment to investing in infrastructure and technology to improve public safety.