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Council Meeting: November 14, 2000 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Purchase Order to Zumar Industries, Inc. for
Parking and Traffic Control Signs
Introduction
This report recommends award of purchase order to Zumar Industries, Inc. for parking and
traffic control signs for the Traffic Operations Division, Planning & Community Development
Department, at specified unit prices plus applicable sales tax. The estimated annual
expenditure is $150,000.
Background
The replacement of parking and traffic control signs is completed in a systematic manner.
This sign replacement effort stems from an improved monitoring and long-term maintenance
program that includes a regular schedule of sign replacement for enhanced safety and
appearance. Staff will continue the sign recycling program by refacing reuseable, straight
aluminum signs as required and replacing with new when necessary.
Staff recommends the parking and traffic control signs be purchased from Zumar
Industries, Inc. under the cooperative purchasing provisions of Los Angeles County
purchase order number PQ24013 (Bid #T392). The Countys procurement process meets
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the Citys criteria for joint purchasing under the provisions of Section 2.24.080 of the City
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Municipal Code. Zumar Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of high grade parking and traffic
control signs and has provided products to the City over a number of years. They provide
quality products and delivery has been satisfactory.
Budget/Financial Impact
Budget authority for this purchase is in Capital Improvement Budget account number
C01058000.589000, Sign Replacement Program.
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Recommendation
It is recommended a purchase order be awarded to Zumar Industries, Inc. at specified unit
prices, plus applicable sales tax.
Prepared By: Diane Howell, Purchasing Agent
Suzanne Frick, Director of Planning & Community Development
Ron Fuchiwaki, Traffic Operations Manager
David Roth, Traffic Operations Superintendent
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