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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR
A RADIO LINK WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to purchase equipment and services for a radio link with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from Commercial Wireless Solutions for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is budgeted in the 2013 Fiscal year (Quality of Life Fund) for an
amount not to exceed $19,826.52.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This purchase is for the DFW Connector project which has approximately nine closed circuit
television (CCTV) cameras throughout the SH 1141121 project areas. These cameras are
used by NorthGate and TxDOT to monitor traffic flow and identify incidents. When the
project is completed, there will be 19 CCTV cameras in the same area. There are also
several additional TxDOT CCTV cameras in Grapevine that are outside the construction
project limits.
The City has established an agreement with TxDOT allowing for a communications network
to be established in order for Grapevine to share access of the video from these cameras.
This is important to the Police and Fire departments since these cameras will improve their
ability to locate incidents and determine the best approach route for emergency vehicles on
freeways.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy. Quotes were
received from three vendors. The Public Works Department is recommending award to
Commercial Wireless Solutions who provided the lowest quote.
At the request of the Police Department, $80,000 was approved in the 2013 Quality of Life
budget for this project. This purchase will provide for installation of the core radio equipment
necessary to bridge the gap between the City and TxDOT networks.
Staff recommends approval.
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