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G. Motion:
Discussion:
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
Dan Hudson, P.E., City Engineer
Public Works Division
Purchase and installation of six overhead 360-degree vehicle detection cameras on
Main Street
To approve the purchase and installation of six traffic camera systems on Main
Street by Electric Light Company of Cape Neddick, Maine in the amount of
$161,580. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Streets; Funds: Prior Year
Escrow ($130,420), Account Category: 71 Equipment; Department 160
Admin/Engineering; Fund: Trusts (Amherst Street $14,580; Main Street $16,580);
Account Category: 71 Equipment.
The City has been replacing the underground loops form of vehicle detection with
overhead 360-degree detection cameras in recent years. The underground loops are
routinely damaged by construction activity, utility work, or general wear and tear.
Overhead camera based vehicle detection works well without being as susceptible
to damage. We propose to install six of these camera systems at the following
intersections along Main Street: Amherst/Concord Streets, Franklin/Canal Streets,
Factory/Temple Streets, Prospect Street, Otterson Street, and Lake Street.
The City advertised this work for bids and received a sole bid from the Electric
Light Company in the amount of $187,550. Subsequent to bidding, the City
negotiated with Electric Light Company to modify contract scope and terms to
reduce cost without compromising the overall effectiveness of the camera systems.
