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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Purchasing Policies and approval of single-source purchase of Radar Systems for Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 15-620 RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF RADAR SYSTEMS FOR 2015/16 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,a project is programmed in the 2015/16 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements Program of the Capital Improvements Plan to retrofit four traffic signal installations with radar-based detection capable of detecting bicycles; and, WHEREAS,the City of Ames has a standard for vehicle and bicycle detection at all new or replacement traffic signals using the MS Sedco Interceptor radar system, and this system was determined to be the best available product through field tests and product demonstrations conducted by the City of Ames Traffic Staff, and, WHEREAS, it should be noted that MS Sedco products, in the Midwest region, are only available from one source, Brown Traffic Products Inc.; and, WHEREAS,currently,there are 77 MS Sedco radar units in use at 22 different intersections Citywide (approximately 33% of the system has been upgraded); and, WHEREAS, standardizing this equipment ensures consistency in the maintenance and operation of traffic signals in the City of Ames; and, WHEREAS, staff keeps these vehicle radar detection systems in stock for use during both emergency replacements as well as for normal maintenance activities, and, in addition, the use of identical products city-wide will result in increased efficiencies and savings due to a reduction in ongoing maintenance, stocking, and training costs; and, WHEREAS,because of these reasons,it is in the City's interest to continue to use MS Sedco radar equipment as the City of Ames standard for vehicle and bicycle detection at all City-owned traffic signals; and, WHEREAS,the total cost to purchase radar detection for the four intersections identified in FY 2015/16 is estimated to be$73,280,with$150,000 from Road Use Tax funds budgeted for these units. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that waiver of the Purchasing Policies for the single-source purchase of Radar Systems for the FY 2015/16 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements program in the amount of $73,280 from Brown Traffic Products, Inc., is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of October, 2015. A. tom• ��� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131h day of October, 2015.