HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 24 - Police Vehicle KitsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2024
SUBJECT: GPS TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION KITS FOR POLICE VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of 10 GPS
preemption vehicle kits for police vehicles from Consolidated Traffic
Control for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for an
amount not to exceed $37,060.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for new Opticom Traffic Controls for new enforcement
vehicles. Kits will include radio, antenna, cable and installation kits.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 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
Consolidated Traffic Controls. The Public Works and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contracts for departmental specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contracts would provide the best products
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
EH/LW