HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Opticom Signal Control EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF OPTICOM SIGNAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Opticom, traffic
signal preemption equipment from Consolidated Traffic Controls for the
Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for an amount not to exceed
$29,368.
BACKGROUND: This purchase will equip newly purchased police vehicles with Opticom
units, which improve response times and enhance safety when
responding to emergencies. Opticom devices allow emergency vehicles to
automatically trigger a green light at intersections, stopping cross traffic
with a red light to facilitate safer and faster passage.
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 Police Department 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.
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