Item C21
RE VISED
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: December 19,2001
DMSION: Public Works Division
BULK ITEM: Yes .1L No
DEPARTMENT: Card Sound Toll Authority
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to waive purchasing policies and purchase two (2) solar-
powered message boards from National Signal, Inc. in the total amount of$26,000.00.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Three (3) quotes were received as follows: Universal Signs - $25,900, National
Signal _ $26,000, and IMS-Georgia - $39,000. After reviewing specifications, National Signal is the
recommended vendor, in that their model ER-200 JR exceeds Universal Signs' model PCMS 548 as
follows: 1) Display panel: 48"x96" vs. 42"x72"; 2) Characters: 14.5"x9" vs. 8"x5"; and 3) Display:
4 LED's per pixel vs. 1 LED per pixel.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On 9/19/01 the BOCC approved the FY02 budget for Card
Sound which included $25,000 to purchase two electronic message boards to assist the public during
times of accidents or emergencies; there is sufficient funding within the budget to cover the total purchase
price of $26,000.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval as stated above.
TOTAL COST: $26,000.00
BUDGETED: Yes:.-L No:
Account No. 102-22503-560640
COST TO COUNTY: same
REVENUE GENERATED: no
APPROVED BY:
Co. Atty.: _
OY~~Managmnent-
Dent Pierce
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED:-X-
DISPOSmON:
TO FOLLOW: NOT REQUIRED:
AGENDA ITEM #: l - C )- ,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: December 19.2001
DIVISION: Public Works Division
BULK ITEM: Yes .1L No
DEP ARTMENT: Card Sound Toll Authoritv
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to purchase two (2) solar-powered message boards from
National Signal, Inc. in the total amount of $26,000.00.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Three (3) quotes were received as follows: Universal Signs - $25,900, National
Signal _ $26,000, and IMS-Georgia - $39,000. After reviewing specifications, National Signal is the
recommended vendor, in that their model ER-200 JR exceeds Universal Signs' model PCMS 548 as
follows: 1) Display panel: 48"x96" vs. 42"x72"; 2) Characters: 14.5"x9" vs. 8"x5"; and 3) Display:
4 LED's per pixel vs. 1 LED per pixel.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On 9/19/01 the BOCC approved the FY02 budget for Card
Sound which included $25,000 to purchase two electronic message boards to assist the public during
times of accidents or emergencies; there is sufficient funding within the budget to cover the total purchase
price of $26,000.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: wa
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval as stated above.
TOTAL COST: $26.000.00
BUDGETED: Yes: -X- No:
Account No. 102-22503-560640
COST TO COUNTY: same
REVENUE GENERATED: no
APPROVED BY:
Co. Atty.: _
OMB/Purchasing:_
Risk Management: _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
(~ c?~ i2-jS-/O!
Dent Pierce
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED:~
TO FOLLOW:
NOT REQUIRED:
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #:
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MEMORANDUM
To:
Dent Pierce, Director
Public Works Division
L. !/!J01
From: Joe Medallion, Director U. K. Operations
Public Works Division
Date: November 6, 2001, November 27, 20
Ref: Purchase of (2) Variable Message Boards for Card Sound
Attached please find "purchase request form" for your approval and copies of three bids
for your review regarding Card Sound budgeted capital purchase of the above referenced
items. I am recommending the purchase of National Signal's model ER-200 Jr. after
reviewing all specifications with reference to the Card Sound Toll Authority requirements.
The specifications reveal National Signals' model ER - 200 Jr. exceeds
Universal Signs' model PCMS 548 in the following areas:
1) Display Panel - 48"x96" vs. 42"x72"
2) Characters - 14.5"x9" vs. 8"x5"
3) Display - 4 LED's per pixel vs. 1 LED per pixel
Please do not hesitate to call if additional information is required.
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refll Free: 8~8 994-0300
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Date: October 26, 2UUl
Customer: Monroe County Road Oept.
Ship To: Florida
Attention: Joe
Phone: 305.852.1161
Fax: 305.852.7117
ER-200 solar powered message Boards
(300 watts solar)
$ 16,000.00
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To ensure prompt processing of your accepted quotation, please sign below and return to your
Customer Service Representative as soon as possible. Thank y~u for considering N~tional Signal!
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