HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Vehicle Detection SystemsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF WAVETRONIX SPARE TRAFFIC VEHICLE DETECTION
SYSTEM SENSORS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of Wavetronix spare
traffic vehicle detection sensors from Twincrest, Inc. for the Public Works
Traffic Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund for a
total amount not to exceed $40,430.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of Wavetronix Traffic Vehicle Detection System
Sensors to replace any equipment that may get damaged. We currently
have 19 intersections with this detection system.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) 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
Twincrest, Inc. The Public Works 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.
LJ/TM