To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,772 FOR DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK SYSTEM - INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Traffic Signal Communication and Network System - Phase 1 Project (Project) includes three separate segments to update traffic signal infrastructure. The first two segments, Grant Avenue and Manhattan Beach Blvd are completed. The final segment, Inglewood Avenue aims to update the operation of the City's traffic signal infrastructure to accommodate both current and future needs.
In September 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a firm to perform traffic engineering services for the Project. Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. (CRA) provided the proposal with the best combination of experience and expertise. CRA is a known consultant to the City and has performed well on prior traffic-related projects. Their work on this Project includes the preparation of bid ready construction documents for improvements at the intersections of Inglewood and Ralston Road and Inglewood and 182nd Street.
BACKGROUND
The primary goal of the Traffic Signal Communications and Network System - Inglewood Avenue Project is to update the traffic signal infrastructure at the intersections of Inglewood Avenue/182nd Street and Inglewood Avenue/Ralston Lane. The proposed improvements include replacing signal poles, signal infrastructure, and curb ramps, updating signal timing, implementing a video detection system, adding wireless capabilities for TMC integration, and incorporating adaptive signal coordination.
An RFP was issued on September 26, 2025 to solicit proposals from qualified firms for traffic engineering services. The submitted proposals were individually and collectively evaluated by City staff. CRA was deemed to possess the most ...
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