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K-5 - RRFB's at Highway 6 and South Park Road
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters. 6045 Rockwell Drive NE #A
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
P (319) 364-4773
TF (866) 732-6321
F (563) 445-3503
www.msa-ps.com
April 15, 2024
Mr. Doug Boldt
City Administrator
City of Tiffin
300 Railroad Street
Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Re: Proposed RRFB’s at the Highway 6 and S Park Road Roundabout
City of Tiffin
Dear Mr. Boldt,
MSA Professional Services solicited cost estimates on behalf of the City of Tiffin for the installation of four
(4) RRFB’s (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) for enhanced pedestrian crossing safety at the
Highway 6 and S Park Road roundabout. It should be noted quotes were also updated with the
requirement of a Performance and Payment Bond.
It is recommended that a Tapco model “RRFB-XL2: AC and Solar/Battery-Powered” be installed at the
four proposed locations along the crosswalk. The specific features of these RRFB’s will include;
- APS Pedestrian Buttons w/ audio/vibrotactile feedback
- Single sided
- Solar (AC-Powered)
MSA reached out to Advanced Traffic Control and Iowa Plains Signing, who regularly do this type of work
in eastern Iowa and are familiar with Tapco traffic systems, having installed systems from this
manufacturer previously. Additionally, MSA reached out to two other electrical contractors per the City’s
request including Neumiller Electric, Price Electric, and Steve Electric. MSA received cost estimates back
which include both materials, installation, P&P bond, and certificate of insurance, see the table below for
cost estimates.
Contractor Price Expiration Date of Quote
Advanced Traffic Control $30,000.00 April 14, 2024 (Willing to
extend)
Iowa Plains Signing $36,750.00 May 15, 2024
Price Electric $42,550.00 April 17, 2024 (Willing to
extend)
Neumiller Electric (Verbal) $47,500.00 N/A
Steves Electric No response. N/A
MSA recommends approving Advanced Traffic Control’s quote for $30,000 for purchase and installation
four (4) RRFB’s.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Respectfully Yours,
MSA Professional Services, Inc.
Andrew Inhelder, P.E.,
Project Manager
[email protected] | (515) 635-3403
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