HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Opticom Traffic Control EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF OPTICOM TRAFFIC CONTROL
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Opticom Traffic
Control Equipment from Consolidated Traffic Controls for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire) for an amount not to
exceed $31,050.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a traffic control system used by emergency vehicles
to request priority at intersections. A special emitter is installed on the
vehicle to send a coded, invisible infrared light signal to a receiver at the
traffic light. This signal causes the traffic light to change to a green light for
the direction the vehicle is traveling, allowing it to pass through the
intersection more quickly and safely.
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
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