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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: February 29, 2016
Stephen Dookran, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
School Zone Speed Radar Feedback Signs for Ordinance O-16-074
To approve the purchase of radar feedback school zone flashing solar powered signs from
Marlin Controls Inc. of Uxbridge, MA in an amount of $19,600. Funding will be through
Department: 161 — Streets; Fund: General; Account Category: 61 Supplies & Materials.
Quote from Marlin Controls, Inc.
Legislation has been approved authorizing two school zone flashing speed limit signs
(Ordinance O-15-074) along Spit Brook Road 300 feet east and 350 feet west of the
crosswalk at World Academy.
In researching school zone flashing signs, it was determined that the company that
supplied many of the existing school zone flashing signs in the City has gone out of
business. Only one company, Marlin Controls, Inc., produces a similar sign. This
particular sign incorporates the flashing beacons and an illuminated reduced speed limit
into the sign as opposed to external flashing lights.
The City has successfully worked with Marlin Controls on numerous occasions and has
previously purchased a radar feedback sign from them that included software that will be
able to be used with this system, resulting in a savings of $325.00. Marlin Controls
worked with the City to properly configure these signs for use with solar power and to
provide a quality product. Marlin Controls, Inc. has also expressed their willingness to
hold their same 2014 pricing.
