HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Single-Source Contract for Radar Detection Equipment for 2013/14 Traffic Signal Program RESOLUTION NO. 13-396
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE CITY'S PURCHASING POLICIES AND APPROVING
SINGLE-SOURCE CONTRACT FOR RADAR DETECTION EQUIPMENT FOR
2013/14 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in the 2013/14 year of the Capital Improvements Plan, a project is identified
to retrofit existing video camera detection equipment at the 1) Lincoln Way and University
Boulevard,2)Lincoln Way and Dakota Avenue,and 3)South Dakota Avenue and Mortensen Road
intersections; and,
WHEREAS, although the existing traffic signals installations will not require full
replacement for several years,the video detection equipment is obsolete and replacement parts are
no longer available; and,
WHEREAS, this project will replace the current equipment with new standard radar
detection,and these locations are along arterial streets where traffic flow efficiency is critical;and,
WHEREAS, Brown Traffic Products, Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, is the sole provider of MS
SEDCO radar detection equipment for the Midwest region; and,
WHEREAS,this was also determined to be a single source purchase,since the radar system
components are brand-specific to ensure compatibility with all other traffic signal installations in
Ames; and,
WHEREAS, since the quote from Brown Traffic Products is in the amount of$58,856.00
and is in excess of$50,000, the City's Purchasing Policies require City Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the City's Purchasing Policies is hereby approved, and awarding a single-source
contract to Brown Traffic Products, Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of$58,856.00 for the
upgrade of three video camera detection systems be further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of August, 2013.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski
Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of August, 2013.