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Aurora awards nearly $2 million traffic-signal and streetlight maintenance contract to H and H Electric
Summary
The committee awarded a two-year, $1,998,801.76 contract to H and H Electric Company to maintain traffic signals, signal-connected lighting and certain cameras; discussion clarified the contract covers routine maintenance (about 61% of value), replacement equipment and knockdown repairs and does not include red-light enforcement camera operations.
The City of Aurora IT Committee on Oct. 13 voted to award a two-year citywide traffic-signal and streetlight maintenance contract to H and H Electric Company for $1,998,801.76.
Kevin Anderson, the city traffic engineer, described the contract as covering maintenance of traffic signals, signal-connected lighting and video cameras that support traffic operations. He said routine maintenance represents roughly 61% of the contract value while the remainder covers replacement equipment (loop detectors, cameras) and repairs after poles are knocked down.
Anderson told the committee that Aurora participates in a joint procurement with DuPage County, the village of Lombard and the city of Naperville; bids can be split by agency and the low bidder can differ by jurisdiction. He said H and H had held the contract for Aurora several years in the past and recommended acceptance of H and H's low bid.
Committee members asked how responsibilities interact with other camera programs. Anderson said red-light enforcement cameras are separate from the cameras used for signal timing and monitoring; police review red-light enforcement violations and the maintenance contract does not include management of the red-light enforcement program. He also said the city maintains 27 IDOT signalized intersections and receives partial reimbursement from IDOT for about 20 of them, though he did not provide a full reimbursement breakdown.
The resolution (25-0761) was approved on a voice vote. Vice Chair Ted Maciakos moved the motion; Alderman Keith Larson seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
