HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Traffic Control Equipment MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of traffic control
equipment from Twincrest Technologies through an interlocal agreement with the State of
Texas Term Contracts Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-43301-415-093 (Signal Equipment)
for a total amount not to exceed $18,370.00
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for a vehicle detection system to be installed at the traffic signal located
at Dove Loop at Dooley Street. This camera helps detect vehicles at the intersection in
order to assist with timing of the traffic signal.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the
State of Texas Term Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized
under 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
Technologies. The Purchasing and Public Works department staff reviewed the contract
for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract
would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Term Contracts Program is a qualified purchasing
program as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has an interlocal agreement with the
State of Texas Term Contracts Program and wishes to utilize an established contract
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Term Contracts program has an established
contract with Twincrest Technologies under contract no. 550-A2, Traffic Control Devices,
Markers and Delineators; and
WHEREAS, The City has a need for new traffic control equipment for the Public
Works department; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of traffic control equipment from Twincrest Technologies for an amount not to
exceed $18,370.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said equipment.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of May, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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