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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER gl—
MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
BATTERY BACKUP UNITS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of battery backup units
from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with The Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174-43301-415-093
(Transportation/Infrastructure/Maintenance) for a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for battery backup units for five signalized intersections.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Paradigm Traffic
Systems, Inc. The Traffic and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would best meet the
needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
FB/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
BATTERY BACKUP UNITS FROM PARADIGM TRAFFIC
SYSTEMS, INC. THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local Government
Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and wishes to utilize
established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has an
established contract no. 524-17, Public Safety, Fire House Supply, Equipment and Traffic
Signals, with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase battery backup
units for traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of battery backup units from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through an
interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard)for
an amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said battery backup units.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of November, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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