Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Traffic Logix Corporation for the purchase of ten (10) Radar Speed Sign, for the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management.
These radar speed signs are designed to be used as a traffic calming measure to slow cars down in order to make streets safer for the travelling public. Speed radar display signs have been shown to slow drivers an average of 10%, usually for several miles, and have built-in traffic data collection that can be used for traffic studies.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ010195). Seventy-two (72) bidders were solicited and four bids were received and opened on September 10, 2018.
After a review of the bids, the Division of Traffic Management recommends the award be made to Traffic Logix Corporation, the lowest, responsive, and best bidder for radar speed signs, for a grand total of $37,030.00.
Traffic Logix Corporation. is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Traffic Logix Corp., Vendor #021202, has begun the registration process on the Vendor Portal but has yet to complete the registration process. The supplier has been informed of the need to complete their registration before the purchase can be made from them.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Voted Carryover funds are available for this expenditure within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget as well as a transfer of cash is necessary to establish budget authority and cash in the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to...
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