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C. Motion:
Discussion:
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 24, 2021
Daniel Hudson, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
Main Street Crosswalks — Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
To approve the purchase of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk
signal systems from Ocean State Signal Co. of Smithfield, RI in the amount not to
exceed $65,000. Funding will be through Department 161 Streets; Fund: Prior Year
Escrow; Account Category: 81 Capital Outlay/Improvements.
To improve pedestrian safety, the City plans to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk systems on Main Street at the existing mid-block
crosswalks which are located at 100 Main Street, near High Street, and at Eldridge
Street. These RRFBs will be similar to the crosswalk system installed in 2018 at the
mid-block crossing on the Main Street Bridge, which continues to be in good working
condition with only minor maintenance required.
The City is proposing to purchase materials from Ocean State Signal Co., the supplier
of the materials for the RRFB system on the Main Street Bridge. Installation of the
system will be completed by the Street Department. The Division of Public Works is
requesting the approval of this sole source purchase from Ocean State Signal Co. of
Smithfield RI, for consistency in equipment on the Main Street corridor, which will
simplify future maintenance. In addition, the previously purchased system has been in
place since 2018, is operating satisfactorily, and Ocean State Signal is a reputable
supplier of quality equipment and material with a good track record in the City.
