HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 21-544NOVEMBER 9, 2021 21-544 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF RECTANGULAR RAPIDLY
FLASHING BEACONS (RRFB) FROM TAPCO FOR THE S.
KOELLER AND W. 9TH AVENUE ROUNDABOUT CROSSWALKS
($44,076.80)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City accepted a $45,000 donation from Winnebago County to fund
the installation of rectangular rapidly flashing beacons for the crosswalks at the S. Koeller
and W. 9th Avenue roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Division staff secured a proposal for this project from the
City’s standardized supplier for the City’s traffic signal equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to purchase
rapidly flashing beacons for the crosswalks at the S. Koeller and W. 9th Avenue
roundabout pursuant to Section 12-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code from the City’s
standardized supplier for traffic signal equipment:
TAPCO
5100 West Brown Deer Road
Brown Deer, WI 53223
Total: $44,076.80
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreements for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 0323-0801-4952-06748 Gifts & Donations
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: November 2, 2021
RE: Approve Purchase of Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons (RRFBS) from TAPCO for
the S. Koeller and W. 9th Avenue Roundabout Crosswalks ($44,076.80)
BACKGROUND
At their October 26, 2021 meeting the Common Council accepted a donation of up to $45,000 from
Winnebago County to fund the installation of rectangular rapidly flashing beacons (RRFB)’s for the
crosswalks at the S. Koeller and W. 9th Avenue roundabout. As part of this project the City’s Electric
Division is to purchase and maintain the beacons to ensure compliance with the City’s traffic signal and
lighting standards.
ANALYSIS
Electric Division staff secured a proposal for the required beacons for this project from TAPCO, the
standardized supplier for the City’s traffic signal equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Winnebago County agreed to donate the cost of the equipment for this project. The beacons will cost
$44,076.80. This purchase will be charged to A/N#: 0323-0801-4952-06748 (Gifts & Donations).
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, purchases
may be made without following a formal competitive bidding process when the purchase is from only
one source of supply or when standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration. In
accordance with Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code and with approval by the City Manager, Purchasing
recommends the Common Council approve the RRFB’s purchase from TAPCO, 5100 West Brown Deer
Road, Brown Deer, WI 53223, in the amount of $44,076.80.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager