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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Single-source purchase of UPS for various traffic signal locations RESOLUTION NO. 15-655 RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE-SOURCE PURCHASE FOR UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, a project is programmed in the FY 2015/16 Traffic Signal Program budget to conduct system upgrades at various traffic signal locations around Ames; and, WHEREAS,there are several intersections in the network that are still structurally sound and do not require full replacement, however, they are in need of modernization of the technical components used within the cabinet; and, WHEREAS,the City of Ames has a standard for uninterruptible power supplies(UPS)at all new or replacement traffic signals using the Tesco model 22-OOOBBS equipment, and this system was determined to be the best available product through product demonstrations and field tests conducted by Traffic staff; and, WHEREAS,it should be noted that Tesco products,in the Midwest region,are only available from one source, Mid-American Signal, Inc., of Kansas City, Kansas; and, WHEREAS,currently,there are 14 intersections using the Tesco unit out ofthe 66 signalized intersections City-wide; and, WHEREAS, standardizing this equipment ensures consistency in the maintenance and operation of traffic signals in the City of Ames; and, WHEREAS, these UPS systems provide vital protection for the sensitive technical components in the cabinet that are susceptible to damage from spikes in electrical power,and UPS systems will also run traffic signals during power outages for eight hours(on average)running full colors (normal operation) or potentially a week in flashing-red operation; and, WHEREAS,because ofthese reasons,it is in the City's interest to continue to use Tesco UPS equipment as the City of Ames standard for back-up power and power protection at all City-owned traffic signals; and, WHEREAS, currently, the cost for equipping a signalized intersection with a UPS system is quoted to be $5,713 for equipment only, and the total cost to purchase UPS systems for the nine intersections identified in FY 2015/16 is estimated to be $51,417; and, WHEREAS, the project is funded with $150,000 from Road Use Tax funds, and this will bring the number of intersections with UPS systems to 25 of 66, or 35% of the system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that waiver of the Purchasing Policies is hereby approved, and the single-source purchase of nine Tesco model 22-OOOBBS equipment systems for the FY 2015/16 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements program at a cost of $51,417 from Mid-American Signal, Inc., of Kansas City, Kansas, is hereby further approved. ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of October, 2015. cAj , �R - -) A. V. 6P...'AAal Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Gartin Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27" day of October, 2015.