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Item # 12
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 17, 2026
TOPIC: Purchase Order for Traffic Signal Control Devices
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contracts to AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc., NexTech
Systems, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc. for Traffic Signal Control Devices (Specification
No. 25-141) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal
control devices on an as-need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000,
for a one-year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with
provisions for four, one-year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 over a five-year period.
Vendor
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.
NexTech Systems, Inc.
Western Systems, Inc.
Location
Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency Engineering Division (PWA) oversees and maintains the daily
operations of the City’s traffic signal systems. The traffic signal system is comprised of
326 traffic signals, 137 Audible Pedestrian Signals, 42 Flashing Beacons, 24 Speed
Feedback Signs, 140 video detection systems, 175 emergency vehicle preemption
systems, 45 fiber optic network hubs, and a Traffic Management Center (TMC) located
at City Hall. Traffic signal control devices are used to operate, manage, and monitor traffic
signals and pedestrian safety systems throughout the City. These devices are essential
to providing safe and efficient accessibility for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists
traveling on City streets and sidewalks. These traffic signal systems require periodic
replacement and enhancement to preserve an efficient and safe operating transportation
network.
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Traffic devices frequently require replacement due to aging infrastructure, equipment
malfunctions, collisions, or the implementation of engineering safety improvements.
When a device is compromised, it must be replaced as quickly as possible to minimize
impacts to public safety and mobility. Furthermore, these devices are specialized and
must be replaced on a like-for-like basis to maintain system compatibility, as they are
installed and operated in conjunction with existing infrastructure and designed to function
with equipment from the same manufacturers. Continued use of the same product line
supports operational consistency, reduces training and maintenance costs, ensures
reliable system performance, and promotes efficient long-term asset management.
To support the operation and maintenance of these systems, staff requires access to a
wide range of traffic signal control devices, electrical materials, supplies, and
components. Given the challenges associated with aging infrastructure, staff proactively
maintains an inventory of essential supplies at the City’s Corporate Yard to support both
routine maintenance and emergency repairs. This level of preparedness helps minimize
service disruptions and ensures timely responses to infrastructure issues.
In the last three years, the City has spent an average of $170,000 annually on traffic
signal control devices and staff recommends increasing the total contract not to exceed
limit to $200,000 annually to account for the rising costs of electrical components and
devices. The proposed contracts enable staff to obtain traffic signal control devices and
supplies from multiple vendors, ensuring access to necessary products at competitive
prices.
Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 2-807(a), authorizes the City to make non-bid
purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment whenever it shall appear that there is
only one reasonably available source. Staff researched available procurement options
and product offerings in the market and determined that the traffic signal control devices
offered by AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc., NexTech Systems, Inc., and
Western Systems, Inc. meet the City’s specifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the current FY 2025-26 budget. The purchase order contracts
cover one year and include up to four, one-year renewal options. Year 1 costs span two
fiscal years and will be incurred in FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27. Funding for any renewal
years will be included in proposed budgets for City Council consideration. The table below
shows the first-year and subsequent year allocations, if exercised.
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Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit-Account #
Fund
Description Account Description Amount
FY 25-26
(February
17, 2026
– June
30, 2026)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 26-27
(July 1,
2026 –
February
16, 2027)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
Annual Total $200,000
Optional Four, One-Year Extensions
FY 26-27
(February
17, 2027
– June 30,
2027)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 27-28
(July 1,
2027
– February
16, 2028)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 27-28
(February
17, 2028
– June 30,
2028)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 28-29
(July 1,
2028 –
February
16, 2029)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 28-29
(February
17, 2029
– June 30,
2029)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
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Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit-Account #
Fund
Description Account Description Amount
FY 29-30
(July 1,
2029 –
February
16, 2030)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 29-30
(February
17, 2030
– June 30,
2030)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
FY 30-31
(July 1,
2030 –
February
16, 2031)
02917620-62300 Special Gas
Tax
Traffic Signal
Maintenance, Contract
Services-Professional
$100,000
Five Year Total $1,000,000
Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager