HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Pipe Inspection SoftwareMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF PIPE INSPECTION SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of pipe inspection
software for the Public Works department from Infrastructure Technologies, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 200-48910-531-001 (Motor Vehicles) for
an amount not to exceed $27,125.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for pipe inspection software to work in conjunction with the camera
system for the new utilities camera van. It is being made as a sole source due to IT Pipes
being the only software that provides automated integration with our existing Cartegraph
database. This software meets and exceeds the utilities department specifications and
needs.
The purchase of pipe inspection software will be made as a sole source purchase from
Infrastructure Technologies, LLC. in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter
252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (D).
Staff recommends approval.
PH/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PIPE INSPECTION SOFTWARE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FROM A SOLE SOURCE 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 Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (D) to purchase pipe inspection
software for the Public Works department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Public Works department has a need for new pipe inspection
software; and
WHEREAS, Infrastructure Technologies, LLC is the sole source supplier of this
software that supports our work order system called Cartegraph; 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 as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the sole
source purchase of pipe inspection software from Infrastructure Technologies, LLC. for
an amount not to exceed $27,125.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said pipe inspection software.
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 3rd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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