HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Toll Tag ReaderMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 19, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW TOLL TAG READERS FOR
STATIONS ONE THROUGH FOUR
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase and installation of toll
tag readers for Fire Stations one through four from Schneider Electric
Buildings for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund for an amount not to
exceed $15,796.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for replacement/upgrade of the North Texas Tollway
Authority (NTTA) compatible toll tag readers to insure compatibility with
legacy toll tags and the new formatted public safety equipment toll tags
issued by NTTA. These readers would replace existing readers to allow
the gates to continue to be operated by the toll tag.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education
Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperatives, and contracts were awarded to
Schneider Electric Buildings. The Fire and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contracts would provide the best service and pricing
to meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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