City of Nashua
Purchasing Department
Administrative Services Division (603) 589-3330
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 Fax (603) 594-3233
May 26, 2021
Memo #21-137
TO: Mayor Donchess
Finance Committee
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Safety Enhancements in the amount not to exceed $32,700 funded from
accounts 81300 Machinery & Equipment
Please see attached communications from Daniel Hudson, City Engineer, dated May 24, 2021 for project
specific details related to this purchase. Below please find a summary of the purchase approval request:
Item: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk systems on Main Street at the
existing mid-block crosswalks at 100 Main Street near High Street and at Eldridge
Street.
Value: not to exceed $32,700
Vendor: Ocean State Signal Co.
Department: 161 Streets
Source Fund: 81300 Machinery & Equipment
Ordinance: Pursuant to § 5-84 Special purchase procedures. A/ (5) Purchases from a sole
manufacturer, where it is determined to be more efficient and economical to
reduce costs of maintenance of additional repair parts, supplies or services.
The Board of Public Works (3/25/21 BPW meeting), Division of Public Works: Engineering, and the
Purchasing Department respectfully request your approval of this contract.
Regards,
Kelly Parkinson
Purchasing Manager
Ce: D Hudson
C O'Connor
