From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2017/2018 Red Light Safety Fund; Purchase of three (3) radar-equipped speed detection trailers, from Applied Concepts, Inc. through an HGAC cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $18,150
Presenter
Steve Dye, Deputy City Manager / Chief of Police and Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Radar-equipped speed detection trailers serve as effective and efficient tools that are utilized to deter drivers from exceeding the speed limit in targeted areas of the city. These trailers are placed at various locations throughout the city to display a visual indication of an approaching vehicle’s speed. The trailers are also equipped with data logging software that assist the Department with selecting locations for targeted enforcement. The Police Department has utilized these radar-equipped speed detection trailers for several years with high rates of successful speed deterrence and increased enforcement intelligence which results in decreased incidents of vehicle crashes. With the additional trailers, the Department will be able to effectively multiply these results and address additional traffic concerns.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including national HGAC.
The H-GAC primarily offers products that are utilized in Public Safety, Public Works, and Communications, in addition to professional consulting, personnel and financing services. A wide variety of capital equipment is under contract, and through a unique feature of HGACBuy it ca...
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