Econolite Systems, Inc.
Saving Lives through
Improved Mobility
Technical Proposal for
On-Call Traffic Signal
Repair Services
May 1, 2025
Submitted to the City of
Table of Contents
City of La Quinta
Traffic Signal Repair Services Econolite Systems, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. COVER LETTER ................................................................................................................................... 1
Firms Background, Qualifications, and Experience ............................................................................. 2
2. REFERENCES OF CA GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ........................................................................... 3
3. COMPLETE PRICING LIST .................................................................................................................. 5
4. COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES AND CORRESPONDING PRICES.................................................. 5
5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION ..................................................................................... 6
Overall Project Organization ............................................................................................................... 6
Key Project Staff .................................................................................................................................. 6
6. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 12
7. DISCLOSURES................................................................................................................................... 12
8. UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH ............................................................................................... 13
Extraordinary Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13
Emergency Repairs ........................................................................................................................... 14
Equipment, Components, and Materials ........................................................................................... 15
9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 16
10. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ........................................................................................................... 17
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA ............................................................................................. 18
1250 N. Tustin Avenue ◊ Anaheim, California 92807 ◊ Ph: (714) 630-3700 ◊ econolite.com
1. COVER LETTER
May 1, 2025
Ms. Carley Escarrega
Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Subject: Response to Request for Proposals for On-Call Traffic Signal Repair Services
Ms. Escarrega and Members of the Evaluation Committee:
The City of La Quinta requests the services of a qualified firm equipped to provide professional traffic
signal and intersection streetlight extraordinary or emergency repair of the City’s traffic signals, safety
streetlights, and flashing beacons on an as-needed basis. As a licensed Electric Contracting firm
providing these same services for numerous agencies throughout Southern California for the past 23
years, Econolite Systems, Inc. (Econolite) is confident in our ability to provide the City of La Quinta with
the same excellence in service we provide all our customers.
As a company who also manufactures some of the most widely used traffic control equipment in the
industry, our professional team has a strong working knowledge of many types of traffic signal system
devices similar to those likely deployed throughout the City. Our team fully understands the required
services as detailed in the RFP Scope of Work and how to accomplish your goals quickly, safely, and
efficiently. Econolite offers the following qualifications:
• A proven 23-year track record in providing similar maintenance and repair services
• Advanced familiarity with the City’s traffic signal system equipment components, including
experience with its operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• A current and valid C-10 Contractor’s license (#969067) issued by the California State
Contractor License Board (CSLB) consistently in good standing
• Highly experienced technicians that are CLSB National Electrical Code (NEC) licensed
Electricians and hold Level II or III Signal Technician certifications by International Municipal
Signal Association (IMSA)
• We have a current registration with the DIR (#1000052909)
Should Econolite be awarded this contract, our Anaheim headquarters and staff located therein would
service this project. This location is staffed with all staff, equipment, and service vehicle resources
required for the contract. Econolite assures that all information and pricing provided in the enclosed
proposal is valid for at least ninety (90) days, and that all assigned personnel designated to perform work
for the City are free of any conflict of interest.
We look forward to prospect of partnering with the City of La Quinta. If you require any additional
information, or if you have any questions regarding our proposal, please feel free to contact me at (714)
575-5619 or cflores@econolite.com, or our designated Project Manager, Mr. Pat Showalter.
Sincerely,
Econolite Systems, Inc.
Christopher Flores, PMP
Regional Vice President
Complete Name Econolite Systems, Inc.
Address 1250 N. Tustin Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone Numbers (714) 575-5549 Cell (657) 291-5218
Contact Person Pat Showalter, Project Manager
Email Address pshowalter@econolite.com
Cover Letter. 1
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Firms Background, Qualifications, and Experience
Company Information
a) Number of years in business 23 years
b) Taxpayer identification number 27-0206675
c) Number of Years performing On-call
Traffic Signal Repair Services 23 years
d) Resumes See proposal section 5. Staffing and Project Organization
e) Ownership California corporation, incorporated on May 7, 2029
f) Subsidiary Econolite Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Econolite Group, Inc.
Company Experience
Econolite, a California corporation, began in 1933 with a single unique product innovation, a stop sign
with flashing beacon that turned off during the daytime, extending bulb life and reducing power
consumption. That product shared its name with the company, “ECONOLITE.” Since then, Econolite has
never stopped innovating and is one of the largest, most established providers of traffic control products
and technology in the industry. The Econolite family includes our services group, Econolite Systems,
Inc., our product group, Econolite Control Products, Inc., and Econolite Canada, Inc. Together, the
Econolite family has over 800 employees with 15 offices throughout North America.
Econolite Systems is a licensed and bonded Electrical Contractor and
the premier provider of ongoing traffic signal and ITS maintenance and
repair services. Our experienced Field Services team of NEC-licensed
Electricians and IMSA-certified Technicians are expertly trained and
have been providing superior service to customers since 2002.
As the premier provider of traffic signal, ITS, and fiber maintenance
and repair services, we pride ourselves on having the best-trained
staff and providing the ultimate customer service experience. We make
sure the job is done right every time to keep the public safe and your
traffic and ITS systems operating smoothly. Our professional and
experienced team believes in the value of preventative maintenance,
quick response, and 24/7 on-call availability. We have the depth of
qualified technicians required and available to perform the work
requested for this project, having provided traffic signal maintenance
services to numerous agencies throughout Southern California.
Econolite is intimately familiar with the scope of work detailed in the RFP because we have been
providing these same services for more than 23 years. Our technicians are expertly-trained and
experienced in providing the following services:
• Traffic signal/ITS maintenance and repair
• Emergency/extraordinary maintenance
• Fiber optics communication, testing,
termination, and installation
• Computerized asset and maintenance
management system
• ITS installation
• Equipment testing
• Video Detection System (VDS)
installation and maintenance
• UPS installation and maintenance
• Intersection rewiring
• Solar powered flashing beacons
• IRWM maintenance
References. 2
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2. REFERENCES OF CA GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Services
City of Eastvale, CA
Econolite Systems has been providing the City with routine and
preventative and emergency responsive traffic signal maintenance for
the City’s signalized intersections and flashing beacons within the City
since 2016. The work consists of providing routine preventative traffic
signal maintenance, emergency response and repair of malfunctioning
or damaged traffic signals, record keeping and supervision for the
maintenance of City-owned and operated traffic signals.
This work also includes intersection safety lighting, where the safety
lighting is on the same pole as the traffic signal or wired to the same
electrical service cabinet as the traffic signal. Maintenance performed
for each signalized intersection includes traffic signal controller and
cabinet and all appurtenant equipment, service cabinet, poles, flashing beacons related to traffic signal
operations, pedestrian and vehicle signals, detector systems, video detection camera systems, CCTV
camera systems, wireless vehicle detection system, interconnect cable (copper and fiber optic), wireless
communications equipment, traffic signal communications equipment, Emergency Vehicle Preemption
(EVP) systems, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems, intersection safety lighting, static, and
dynamic and internally illuminated signs.
Reference Yurhi Choi, Principal Engineer, City of Eastvale, ychoi@eastvaleca.gov
Duration 2016 – Ongoing
Staff Mike Oliver, Chris Hale
Traffic Signal and Streetlight Preventative Maintenance
City of Brea, CA
Econolite Systems is providing the City of Brea with complete
preventative and extraordinary maintenance services for 52 signals
and related Interconnect, network equipment, and Video Detection
Systems (VDS) throughout the City. Services provided include
ongoing and regular field preventive maintenance and repair of
traffic signals, In-Roadway Warning Light Systems (IRWL),
Changeable Message Signs (CMS), Speed Feedback Signs,
Rectangular Flashing Beacon Systems (RRFB), flashing beacons,
ITS components, and other related equipment.
Our Team is also providing the preventive maintenance services on
all traffic signals, IRWL, RRFB, speed feedback signs, CMS, and
flashing beacons systems on a quarterly basis, in addition to an annual preventive maintenance check
and an annual inventory of all components of each traffic signal, IRWL, RRFB, speed feedback signs,
CMS and flashing beacon systems. Additionally, we are providing and maintaining emergency service
response of the City’s traffic signals 24 hours a day, seven days per week, including all holidays.
Reference Will Wenz, Public Works Superintendent, (714) 990-7695, willw@cityofbrea.net
Duration 2008 – Ongoing
Staff Scott Vu, Jesus Sanchez
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Traffic Signal Maintenance Services
City of Thousand Oaks, CA
Econolite Systems has been providing the City with routine,
quarterly traffic signal preventive maintenance, emergency repair
services, and non-emergency maintenance since 2005. As a
company that specializes in maintenance, repair, testing, and
replacement of traffic signals and traffic signal accessories, we were
the right choice to maintain the City’s 138 traffic signals, 500
pedestrian safety lights and 24 other electronic systems including
flashing beacons, in-pavement crosswalk warning systems, and
radar feedback signs.
We provide quarterly preventive maintenance, emergency repairs,
and non-emergency maintenance in order to maintain the City’s traffic controllers, including Econolite’s
ASC/3, and Cobalt®, as well as other controllers at all signalized intersections. We also maintain
approximately 138 intersections with 420+ video detection cameras including Econolite’s Autoscope®
Vision, as well as other video detection systems. Other activities include maintenance of traditional
inductive loop detection, Battery Back-up units, and LED vehicular and pedestrian displays, and
crosswalk warning devices. The City’s master traffic signal control system utilizes Econolite’s Centracs®
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software platform.
Reference Robert Sweeting, Associate Engineer, (805) 449-2438, rsweeting@toaks.org
Duration 2005 – Ongoing
Staff Chris Hale, Jesus Sanchez
On-Call Citywide Traffic Signal and Streetlight System Maintenance
City of Santa Ana, CA
Econolite supported the City’s traffic signal system and street
lighting system for more than 22 year due to our unparalleled
experience with the City’s equipment, needs, processes, and
expectations. In 2019, Econolite was contracted by the City to
provide preventative and extraordinary street light maintenance
services for its citywide streetlight system for an additional three-
year term.
Maintenance services included items such as streetlight fixtures,
poles, mast arms, supporting equipment, street light Battery Backup
Systems (BBS), and related electrical systems. We also provided
the City with full traffic signal maintenance services for 303 signals,
including extraordinary maintenance, lamp replacement,
maintenance of video detection systems, UPS installation and
maintenance, underground service alert marking, intersection re-
wiring, solar powered flashing beacons, and IRWL maintenance.
Reference Cesar Rodriguez, Senior Civil Engineer, (714) 647-5626, crodriguez5@santa-ana.org
Duration 8/2002 – 8/2024
Staff Scott Vu
Complete Pricing List. 3
Complementary Services. 4
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3. COMPLETE PRICING LIST
Econolite’s pricing has been provided separately per the instruction noted in the RFP.
4. COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES AND
CORRESPONDING PRICES
Econolite’s pricing has been provided separately per the instruction noted in the RFP.
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5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Overall Project Organization
Econolite has the resources and expertise to comprehensively address the City of La Quinta (City) on its
On Call Traffic Signal Repair Services contract. Our designated personnel are International Municipal
Signal Association (IMSA) Level II and Level III technicians and National Electrical Code (NEC) certified
electricians with many years of experience in the traffic maintenance industry.
Figure 1 illustrates our proposed management structure and project team organization. Econolite has
committed the proposed personnel for the duration of the contract in order to insure consistency. Detailed
qualifications for each of our experienced staff are included in the sections that follow.
Figure 1 – Organization Chart
Patrick Showalter
Project Manager
Brian Burt
Dispatcher
Transportation System
Electricians Utility Technicians /
Traffic Signal Technicians Additional
As-Needed IMSA Staff
Mike Oliver, IMSA III
Jesus Marquez, IMSA II
Jose Sanchez
Greg Adams, IMSA II
Santana Brito
Scott Vu, IMSA III
Chris Hale, IMSA III
Smithson Electric, Inc.
(as needed loop detectors) * Econolite System has a pool of 20+
additional technicians to draw from.
Key Project Staff
Project Manager
Patrick “Pat” Showalter
Project Manager | Availability: 15%
Education General Education Coursework, Cypress Community College, Cypress, CA
Atlantic Technical College (ATC), Electronics Computer Repair, Los Angeles, CA
Certifications Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution (Dale Carnegie)
Project Management Coursework (American Management Association)
Years of Experience 33
Pat will serve as Project Manager and primary point of contact for the City’s Maintenance contract. He will
ensure an open line of communication between the City and our technicians, and that all contractual
budgets are adhered to, along with all project schedules being met. Pat has more than 33 years of
experience with project team management, traffic management, traffic signal and ITS maintenance, as
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well as electrical construction. He has managed Traffic Signal Maintenance contracts for numerous cities
throughout Southern California. Pat is a highly motivated, and knowledgeable Project Manager with a
distinct ability to operate in a fast-paced, complicated environment. His proven ability to think creatively
and work effectively has been successful with varied teams, including general contractors, inspectors,
subcontractors, engineers, consulting firms, and city officials. Pat’s professional and well-balanced depth
of experience ensures contract compliance, safety, schedule, and technical requirements are met or
exceeded. He has a long history of successfully completing traffic signal, ITS, and fiber maintenance
projects for numerous cities throughout Southern California.
Experience Snapshot
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Thousand Oaks, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager, overseeing the full traffic signal maintenance services for 171 traffic signals,
which includes extraordinary maintenance, lamp replacement, maintenance of VDS, UPS installation and
maintenance, intersection re-wiring, solar powered flashing beacons, and IRWL maintenance. Expand traffic
controllers and CCTV network communications, eliminating the City’s disjointed collection of ISP
connections, IP-over copper, and fiber segments. Provide deployment of new fiber segments and develop
network design detailing routing, VLAN, IP configuration of new overall network.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Eastvale, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager for the traffic signal maintenance program for 44 signals throughout the
city by managing the preventative maintenance schedule and emergency services.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Upland, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager overseeing the traffic signal maintenance program throughout the city. He
manages the preventative maintenance and emergency services when needed.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Bell Gardens, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager for the maintenance of 78 traffic signals throughout the city. He oversees a
team of electricians who perform regular preventative maintenance and as-needed emergency services.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of La Verne, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager overseeing the traffic signal maintenance program throughout the city. He
manages the preventative maintenance and emergency services when needed.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Claremont, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager for the full traffic signal maintenance services of 40 traffic signals for the City.
The program includes extraordinary maintenance, lamp replacement, fiber optics communications and
termination, installation, testing, video detection systems maintenance, UPS installation and maintenance,
intersection rewiring, solar powered flashing beacons, and IRWL maintenance.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Yucaipa, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager overseeing the traffic signal maintenance program throughout the city. He
manages the preventative maintenance and emergency services.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, County of Ventura, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager for the maintenance of traffic signals and control equipment, in-pavement
crosswalk systems, beacons, pedestrian safety lighting, and radar feedback signs. The contract also
provides for the installation of signal poles, traffic management cabinets, and emergency response.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Ridgecrest, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager overseeing the traffic signal maintenance program throughout the city. He
manages the preventative maintenance and emergency services when needed.
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Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Simi Valley, CA
Pat served as Project Manager for the city’s maintenance program for its 121 traffic signals and control
systems, in-pavement crosswalk systems, beacons, pedestrian safety lighting, radar feedback signs, and
emergency services when needed.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, City of Montclair, CA
Pat serves as Project Manager for the maintenance of 45 traffic signals throughout the city. He provided
oversight of a team of electricians who performed regular preventative maintenance and as-needed
emergency services.
Key Electricians and Technicians
Econolite has the resources and expertise required to address the City’s requirements for
the Traffic Signal Maintenance Services contract. Our proposed technicians are IMSA-
certified Technicians and NEC-certified Electricians with many years of experience in
the traffic maintenance industry.
Mike R. Oliver, IMSA III
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: 50%
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #128579
Certifications IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician, Level III (#CE_97248)
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, Level II (#BE_97248)
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, Level I (#AA_97248)
IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector (#SI_97248)
IMSA Fiber Optics Technician, Level I (#FP_97248)
IMSA Work Zone Safety (#ZZ_97248)
Years of Experience 26
Mr. Oliver serves as an ITS Electrician for Econolite and is a NEC-Certified Electrician and IMSA Traffic
Signal Field Technician Level III, among other IMSA certifications. He began his 26-year career as a
Contract Electrician for AT&T in 1996, where he built power DC plants. Mr. Oliver worked his way up to
Lead Electrician responsible for overseeing the work of three field technicians. He is highly-experienced
in the areas of traffic signal maintenance and repair, VDS, Battery Back-up Systems, and troubleshooting.
Mr. Oliver’s responsibilities include maintaining and repairing UPS systems, turned signals, lamp burn-outs,
intersections in flash, and black outs. He is also familiar with installing, repairing, and maintaining Battery
Back-up Systems, 170E and 2070 controllers, and a variety of VDS. Mr. Oliver is also familiar with 200 and
233 programs for the BiTrans system. He is certified in Traffic Control and Flagging by the Associated
Builders and Contractors Association of Southern California. Mr. Oliver has served as a Traffic Signal
Technician for numerous cities throughout Southern California.
Jesus A. Marquez, IMSA II
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: 60%
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #158057
Certifications IMSA IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, Level II (#BE_145665)
Fall Protection Certification
OSHA 30 Certified
Qualified Rigger and Signal Person #4429
Years of Experience 13
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Mr. Marquez serves as an ITS Electrician for Econolite Systems and has been with the firm since July
2023. He has 13 years of comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems, codes and regulations and
proficiency in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical components. He is highly skilled at
analyzing and resolving electrical problems efficiently with a strong commitment to safety protocols and
best practices. Mr. Marquez has excellent communication and teamwork abilities and is detail-oriented
with a focus on delivering quality workmanship. He has extensive hands-on experience installing,
maintaining, and troubleshooting photovoltaic systems and all other electrical equipment.
Jose Sanchez
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: as needed
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #138182
Certifications IMSA Fiber Optics Technician, Level I (in progress)
CTEC Certification, Network Cable and Fiber Optics, National Institute of Technology, Los Angeles
Trade Technical College
Caltrans Lane-Closure System Training, Certificate
Years of Experience 18
Mr. Sanchez is an NEC-certified Electrician with 18 years of general electrical experience, nine of which
have been within the traffic signal construction industry. He worked as a Field Superintendent on a
Caltrans District 7 project updating communication cables on multiple freeways in the Los Angeles area.
For the project, he installed several miles of fiberoptic cables, performed DLC installation and splicing,
and coordinating with multiple agencies to get the project completed.
Mr. Sanchez maintains and troubleshoots ITS, sets up traffic control, and installs infrastructure
equipment. His experience also includes installation of fiber network cables runs, general electrical
projects, and maintenance for various cities. He installs VDS, radar signs, flashing warning lights,
illuminated street name signs, highway safety lighting, turned signals, and installation and maintenance of
UPS BBS. His responsibilities also include supporting maintenance technicians with emergency calls on
knockdowns of street light poles and traffic signal poles. He also responds to calls from agencies
regarding and performs monthly inspections and preventive maintenance for several different agencies.
Christopher L. Hale, IMSA III
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: 60%
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #111896
Certifications IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician, Level III (#CE_85396)
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, Level II (#BE_85396)
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician, Level I (#AA_85396)
IMSA Traffic Signal Construction Technician, Level II (#BC_85396)
IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector (#SI_85396)
IMSA Work Zone Safety Certified (#ZZ_85396)
Years of Experience 19
Mr. Hale serves as an ITS Electrician for Econolite Systems and has been with the firm since May 2018.
He is an NEC-certified Electrician with 19 years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and
construction. Mr. Hale is also an IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level III, an IMSA-certified Traffic
Signal Construction Technician, and an IMSA-certified Traffic Signal Inspector. His expertise includes
332/170 equipment, Econolite controllers, VDS, central system software, and BBS. Prior to Econolite, Mr.
Hale worked for the Cities of Torrance and Palmdale as a Traffic Signal Technician. He is experienced with
programming, installation, and repair of all traffic signal controllers and related equipment. Mr. Hale is also
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familiar with pedestrian crosswalk systems and controllers (pedestrian crosswalks) programming and
repairs, and is proficient in programming, repairs, modifications, and testing of Conflict Monitoring Units
(CMU) and Malfunction Management Units (MMU). Other capabilities include:
• Operations, installation, and timing of EVP devices including hardware and software
• Ability to perform cabinet modifications and up-grades
• Trained and certified in Centralized Operations Software
• Knowledge of basic traffic signal timing principals
Santana Brito
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: as needed
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA (passed number pending)
Years of Experience 6
Mr. Brito has served as an ITS Technician for Econolite Systems since March 2019 and has six years of
experience maintaining ITS, traffic control, and infrastructure equipment. His experience includes
maintenance for electrical components and systems, such as traffic signal circuits, cabinets, transformers,
circuit breakers, services, streetlight luminaries, CCTV cameras, video detection systems, and
communications equipment. Mr. Brito supports maintenance technicians with emergency calls on
knockdowns of streetlight poles and traffic signal poles. He also supports the performance of monthly
routine and preventive maintenance for several different agencies throughout Southern California.
Greg C. Adams, Jr., IMSA II
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician | Availability: as needed
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #149731
Certifications IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, Level II (#BE_114135)
Certificate, Certified Crane Operator (CCO), #2204218486
OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certified (#34-004846715)
Years of Experience 29
Mr. Adams serves as an ITS Technician for Econolite Systems and has 29 years of experience working
on traffic signals starting. He started his career with Peek performing traffic signal maintenance services,
and previously worked for two years at Sierra Pacific and at VT Electric for 15 years. Mr. Adams was part
of Local 11 as a Journeyman Electrician for more than 15 years. Mr. Adams is skilled in traffic signals,
ramp metering, freeway communications systems, and street lighting with full confidence to handle any
situation. His experience also includes work and maintenance for VDS, flashing warning lights,
illuminated street name signs, highway safety lighting, turned signals and BBS Systems.
Scott T. Vu, IMSA III
Traffic Signal/ITS Electrician
Licenses NEC-Certified General Electrician, CA #125648
Certifications IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician, LeveI III (#CE_79041)
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician, LeveI III (#BE_79041)
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician, LeveI III (#AA_79041)
IMSA Work Zone Safety Certified (#ZZ_79041)
Advanced Fiber Optics, 12 hrs; Wiring Methods, 6 hrs, Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Years of Experience 25
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Mr. Vu is an ITS Electrician with over 25 years of experience that includes cabinet and controller repair,
preventative and monthly maintenance, troubleshooting intersections, communications equipment, and pole
installation. Mr. Vu’s proficiency in cabinet repair and troubleshooting is so extensive that he is also called
upon to test traffic cabinets at the Econolite lab. His comprehensive ITS experience also includes traffic
signal maintenance and repair, street, traffic control and communications equipment maintenance,
diagnostics, and all types of electrical connections.
Mr. Vu is knowledgeable, experienced, and capable of handling all the City’s traffic signal systems, and
preventative maintenance and repairs. He is one of Econolite’s Lead Technicians, working in most cities in
Southern California, at all levels of Traffic Signal Controls. His responsibilities include lamp burn outs,
turning signals, intersection in flash, blackouts, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting detection, and
communications. Other capabilities include:
• VDS including installation of software/hardware
• Battery Backup System installation, programming, testing, and maintenance experience
• Ability to perform cabinet modifications and up-grades
• Operations, installation, and timing of EPV devices including hardware and software
• Trained and certified in Centralized Operations Software
Subcontracting Services. 6
Disclosures. 7
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6. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES
Should loop detectors be needed at any time throughout the duration of the contract, Econolite will utilize
the services of Smithson Electric, Inc. (1938 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92867, (714) 997-9556, C-10
License No. 614518) who has a long-standing history serving as a subcontractor to Econolite. For over 23
years, they have provided loop installations, when applicable, for several of our traffic signal maintenance
contracts. Econolite and Smithson Electric are currently working, or have previously worked together, on
traffic signal / ITS maintenance contracts for several Southern California cities.
7. DISCLOSURES
Thompson v. City of Upland, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court, Court Case No: CIVD2024069,
case filed October 22, 2020. Litigation involving a traffic accident wherein the Plaintiff alleged, among
other things, that the City of Upland and Econolite Systems, Inc. were responsible for a hit and run
motorcycle striking his vehicle in an intersection that was in 4-way flash. Econolite maintained the
intersection under contract with the City of Upland. The Defendants disputed all allegations of wrongdoing
but decided to conserve resources and settled the matter. The case was dismissed with prejudice on
December 8, 2021.
Cristobal Vazquez and Carlos Blandon v. Rodolfo Secaida, Econolite Systems, Inc., Southern
California Edison, City of Bell, County of Los Angeles and Does 1 through 30, Case No.
20STCV39095, Filed October 13, 2020, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, Spring Street Division.
The accident that is the subject of this lawsuit occurred on March 18, 2019. The Plaintiff was making a left
turn when struck by a vehicle driven by defendant Rodolfo Secaida, who was proceeding straight through
the intersection. The traffic control devices were not functioning at the time because of a problem with the
Southern California Edison power feed to the intersection. Temporary stop signs were in use at the
intersection. Police officers investigating the accident found that the Defendant Secaida was at fault for
failure to yield to Plaintiff’s vehicle making the left-hand turn. Plaintiffs suffered minor injuries. There is no
evidence that Econolite Systems, Inc.’s equipment or maintenance services contributed in any way to the
accident. The case settled for a nuisance value.
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8. UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Econolite understand that the City of La Quinta (City) seeks the services of a qualified firms to perform
on-call traffic signal repair services for the City including traffic signal and intersection streetlight
extraordinary or emergency repair. Our team is fully equipped and ready to provide all necessary
materials, equipment, and incidentals required to perform citywide on-call traffic signal repair, alterations,
and installations. We will provide and maintain service response to the City’s traffic signals, safety
streetlights, and flashing beacons 24 hour a day, seven days per week basis, including holidays.
Extraordinary Maintenance
Econolite is available and prepared to provide scheduled repairs and replacements of traffic signal
system components and intersection streetlights to ensure safe and efficient operation. When
extraordinary maintenance is needed, we have the ability to respond 24 hours a day, seven days per
week, including holidays. Our technicians are available and ready for any traffic signal maintenance and
repair issues that may arise; we do this quickly, efficiently, and safely and we can respond within the one-
hour response time to an emergency, under normal circumstances.
When extraordinary work is required, we will perform the emergency repairs only as directed by the City’s
designated representative(s). We will contact the City’s designated representative regarding any
extraordinary maintenance work and seek prior approval before work is scheduled. If equipment is moved
or replaced, the City will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day. Our experienced traffic
signal technicians are fully qualified and capable of providing extraordinary maintenance services which
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Failure or malfunction of a signal system if caused by
vehicle collision, vandalism, civil disorder, windstorm,
natural disasters, street construction, or excavation
• Minor upgrading or installations as directed by the City
• Replacement of loop detectors, including saw cut
lead-ins as required
• Replacement of Walk/Don't Walk pedestrian
indications with Walkman/Hand and Count Down LED
indications
• Installation of a completely new pedestrian head with
LED, Count-down Walkman/Hand indication, and
clamshell mountings
• Repainting of the signal head, back plates, visors, frameworks, pedestrian push button housing,
electric meter service cabinets, and controller's cabinets as directed by the City. Spray painting
methods will conduct repainting
Our technicians are highly trained and drive fully equipped vehicles to perform responsive maintenance.
Whether it is a knockdown or a scheduled modification, the work will be performed to the highest quality
standards and will meet all of the City’s specifications. Our technicians carry enough temporary or spare
equipment to ensure that the location is in safe operation. If needed, we have temporary base plates and
poles available, as well as backup equipment such as power supplies, load switches, and conflict
monitors. In the event that additional help is needed, we always have employees on call and a utility crew
who can bring out a crane, spare base plates and pole, or heavy equipment as required for the service.
Underground Service Alerts (USA)
When requested, Econolite can respond to verify underground conduits and mark out per City standards.
We understand that when required, we will be responsible for marking existing traffic signal conduits and
interconnect cables (stranded copper wire and fiber optics) for USAs using a pipe locator. All marking for
USA will be completed upon receiving notice from the City.
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Inventory Records
Econolite uses teamEpro, our Asset and Maintenance
Management System (MMS) to track and keep records of City
assets. Using this real-time inventory system increases
accuracy and makes accessing the information both quick and
easy. Additionally, the electronic system reduces the amount of
paper used in the field, which is another step to partnering with
the City. Econolite will establish the database of equipment in the field for the City by creating an
inventory of all locations for major assets and building the initial database. Using our MMS, we will
confirm major asset data and continue to maintain the database of major assets at each location in
addition to keeping real-time records of all maintenance activities performed.
Emergency Repairs
Response Time
Econolite’s team of technicians are fully capable of receiving and immediately
responding to emergency calls during normal working hours and during hours outside
of normal operations. Our technicians are prepared to respond to emergency calls
within two (2) hours, or mutually agreed upon timeframe, from the time of
notification. We will also have a designated on-call technician who will be available to
respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekend
and holidays. Our technicians are in possession of their service vehicles 24/7 so that
they can respond immediately to the City in the event of emergencies. Each technician vehicle is fully
equipped with all the materials needed to perform their work, whether for scheduled and unscheduled
calls, or in emergencies.
Dispatch Service
Econolite provides a 24/7 live dispatch service as well as our dedicated toll-free number for the City
that is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year, including weekend and
holidays. Using the Dispatch Console within our Maintenance Management System (MMS) known as
teamEpro, we can receive and log all calls from the City then dispatch the appropriate on-call technician.
Our dispatch service is an existing operation that utilizes a toll-free number for all incoming calls. Calls are
dispatched to the on-call Technician and all information is logged in real-time into a cloud-base system
fully accessible by City staff.
Traffic Control
Upon arriving at an emergency situation, Econolite will eliminate all unsafe conditions that
could adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the traveling public. We will provide
traffic control/lane closures conforming to the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CAMUTCD). We will provide all barricades, pedestals and other means necessary
to provide the safety of the public and the control of traffic. Flasher units on barricades will
have a 12-volt system. All of Econolite’s vehicles are equipped with an arrow board, warning
beacons/strobe lights, cones for a lane closure, and advance warning signs. In addition, our technicians
will be equipped with communications devices capable of instant two-way communications for extended
periods of time with our local shop or with City staff.
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Equipment, Components, and Materials
Econolite is fully equipped and prepared to fulfill all the City’s maintenance and repair requests, from staff
resources to service vehicles and product inventory. We possess all required tools, equipment,
apparatus, facilities, and materials needed to perform the work necessary to maintain and repair traffic
signals, safety streetlights, and flashing beacons in the City. All work will be performed in compliance with
current City standards and specifications. Figures 2 and 3 include images of Econolite’s inventory
warehouse and test lab.
Figure 2 – Econolite’s Anaheim Test Lab
Figure 3 – Econolite Anaheim Warehouse
Econolite can also furnish temporary replacement traffic signal controllers, coordination units, preemption
units, traffic signal communications and monitoring equipment, detector amplifiers, conflict monitors, video
detection systems, and UPS for traffic signals and various other standard traffic signal equipment. We will
furnish temporary spares identical to the component being replaced in manufacture, make, and model.
Econolite will be equipped with spare parts sufficient to return a defective signal to operation following
ordinary trouble call. We will have on hand, at a minimum, the following:
• Three Econolite ASC3 controllers
• Three Multisonics Model 820A controllers
• LED balls and arrows (green, yellow, red)
• Bus Interface Units (BIU’s)
• Malfunction Management Units (MMUs)
• Conflict Monitor Units (CMUs)
• 24 VDC power supply
• 204 flashers
• Box fans
• Air filters
• Load switches
• Push button with housing
• HPS lamps for street lighting
• Photocells
• Ballast kits
• Fuses (5A, 10A, 15A, 30A)
• Various spare wires (8AWG – 14AWG)
• Flash transfer relays
• Detectors
• ADA push button assemblies
• 10’ poles
• 3-section traffic signal
• Mounting framework
• Pedestrian signal and mount framework
Service Vehicles
Econolite offers a full range of utility trucks, buckets
trucks, cranes, and other service vehicles and
equipment. All of our field technicians drive fully-
equipped, 42’ hydraulic bucket trucks equipped with
a permanently mounted arrow board, warning
beacon/strobe lights, traffic cones, construction
warning sign, laptop computer for programming,
maintenance, and testing of traffic signal controllers
and various equipment, as well as a mobile device
for dispatch.
Acknowledgement of
Insurance Requirements. 9
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9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT 2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that
(name of company) has reviewed
the City’s indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of
the City’s Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance
certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded.
I am of ,
(Title) (Company)
Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001)
$1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate)
Must include the following endorsements:
General Liability Additional Insured
General Liability Primary and Noncontributory
Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001)
$1,000,000 (per accident)
Personal Auto Declaration Page if applicable
Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate)
Worker’s Compensation (per statutory requirements)
Must include the following endorsements:
Worker’s Compensation Waiver of Subrogation
Worker’s Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable
Christopher Flores, PMP
Econolite Systems, Inc.
Regional Vice President Econolite Systems, Inc.
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10. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
ATTACHMENT 3
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, (name) hereby declare as follows:
I am of ,
(Title) (Company)
the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on
behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or
corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not
directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal,
and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or
anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the
proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or
conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix
any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to
secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in
the proposed agreement; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that
the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown
thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will
not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal
depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Proposer Signature:
Proposer Name:
Proposer Title:
Company Name:
Address:
Christopher Flores, PMP
Regional Vice President
Econolite Systems, Inc.
1250 N Tustin Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807
Christopher Flores, PMP
Regional Vice President Econolite Systems, Inc.
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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA
ATTACHMENT 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal;
If no addenda has been issued, mark “N/A” under Addendum No. indicating
Not Applicable and sign
ADDENDUM NO. SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT
1 (4/24/2025)
Christopher Flores