HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures for the Competitive Bidding Process and Awarding a Sole-Source Contract for the Purchase of the Gridsmart Traffic Intersection Camera System RESOLUTION NO. 21-493
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARDING A SOLE-SOURCE
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE GRIDSMART TRAFFIC
INTERSECTION CAMERA SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City utilizes GRIDSMART camera systems at signalized intersections to
detect and manage the flow of traffic; and,
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2020, City Council approved the purchase of the GRIDSMART
traffic intersection camera systems from General Traffic Controls, of Spencer,Iowa, in an amount
not to exceed$271,825 as a sole-source purchase to be installed at various locations; and,
WHEREAS,the GRIDSMART camera system provides the best value and will be consistent
with the systems that have been installed; and,
WHEREAS, funding is available in the amounts indicated from the FY 2020/21 and
FY2021/22 Capital Improvements Plans; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures competitive bidding process and awarding a
sole-source contract for the purchase of the GRIDSMART Traffic Intersection Camera System to
General Traffic Controls of Spencer, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $195,000 are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'' day of September, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t' day of September, 2021.