From
Glenda Peterson
Title
Purchase of Traffic Signal Opticom Equipment from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. in the amount of $64,980.70 through the national inter-local agreement with Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Opticom equipment assigns emergency responders priority to pre-empt the traffic signal operation. This traffic signal pre-emption provides the responding vehicles with a green indication in an efficient and safe manner. There are currently 142 Opticom detectors installed throughout the City. This purchase will provide equipment for ten (10) additional locations.
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 H-GAC.
Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. through their H-GAC contract offers Traffic control, enforcement and signal equipment and supplies.
The H-GAC contract began May 1, 2015 and will expire April 30, 2017.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase of Traffic Signal Opticom (preemption) Equipment in the amount of $64,980.70 is available in the Street Capital Project Fund (400192), WO #01708803 (FY17 Opticom System), 60510 (Small Tools/Equipment).