HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving sole source contract with General Traffic Controls, Spencer, Iowa $280,000 RESOLUTION NO. 22-508
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH
GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS, SPENCER,IOWA
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,000
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; and,
WHEREAS, the ongoing and future projects that will require the purchase of a
GRIDSMART system are as follows.
FY 2022/23
CIP Program/Budget Location Cost*
Traffic Operating Budget Traffic Inventory $ 20,000
CyRide Route Pavment Improv. Lincoln Way(Beedle to Franklin) 80,000
Multi-Modal Roadway Im rov. Grand&6th Street 20,000
Traffic Signal Program Various Equipment Upgrades 80,000
FY 2022/23 Total $ 200,000
FY 2023/24
CIP Program/Budget Location
Traffic System Capacity Im rov. Airport Road $ 40,000
Traffic Signal Program S.Duff&Chestnut 40,000
FY 2023/24 Total $ 80,000
*The cost of each system is dependent on the size of each intersection and the speed limits of
the approaches.Costs have been rounded up to the nearest$1,000 to account for fluctuations
in market costs for the equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the sole source contract with General Traffic Controls, Spencer, Iowa in an amount not to
exceed $280,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of September, 2022.
Renee kall, 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 27th day of September, 2022.