HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures bidding process and awarding sole-source contract for purchase GRIDSMART traffic intersection camera systems RESOLUTION NO. 22-507
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BIDDING
PROCESS AND AWARDING A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF GRIDSMART TRAFFIC INTERSECTION CAMERA SYSTEMS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at its September 14, 2021 meeting, City Council approved the purchase of
GRIDSMART traffic detection camera systems from General Traffic Controls, Spencer, IA in an
amount not to exceed $195,000 as a sole source purchase. To date, $181,501 in GRIDSMART
purchases have been made or are being processed for current traffic signal projects; and,
WHEREAS, staff evaluated different camera-based detection systems and believes
GRIDSMART camera systems continue to provide the best value. GRIDSMART has been the
sole source supplier of previous camera detection equipment and thus provides the best
interoperability with the existing equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures bidding process and awarding a sole-source
contract for the purchase of GRIDSMART traffic intersection camera systems is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of September, 2022.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 271h day of September, 2022.