HomeMy WebLinkAbout38. 17-334 JUNE 27, 2017 17-334 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CAMERA
EQUIPMENT FROM GRIDSMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR
ELECTRIC DIVISION FOR SAWDUST DISTRICT ($33,472.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS,it is necessary to purchase camera equipment to mount to traffic signals
for streets adjacent/connected to the Oshkosh Arena Project; and
WHEREAS, Gridsmart Technologies holds the State of Wisconsin Department of
Administration contract (#407067) for this equipment; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-15 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code allows the City to
purchase materials and equipment without following formal bidding or quotations
processes pursuant to agreements or cooperation with other governmental entities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-15 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to purchase camera equipment to mount to
traffic signals for streets adjacent/connected to the Oshkosh Arena Project from:
GRIDSMART TECHNOLOGIES
10545 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Total: $33,472.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 323-0801-6542-06751 Equipment Fund—Traffic Signal Materials
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Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: June 20, 2017
RE: Approve Purchase of Traffic Signal Camera Equipment to Gridsmart Technologies for
Electric Division ($33,472.00)
BACKGROUND
This memo is to purchase the necessary camera equipment to be mounted on the traffic signals for streets
adjacent/connected to the Oshkosh Arena Project. Funding for this purchase is included within the
updated TIF 31 budget for this project. The Electric Division will install the equipment as part of the
project.
ANALYSIS
Purchasing has confirmed that Gridsmart Technologies holds the State of Wisconsin Department of
Administration contract (#407067) for this equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for the traffic signal camera equipment for this project is $33,472.00. This cost will be charged
to A/N#: 323-0801-6542-06751.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, cooperative
purchases pursuant to a contract with any other local, state or federal governmental unit or agency may
be made without following a competitive bidding or quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-
15 of the Municipal Code, and with approval by the City Manager, Purchasing recommends the Common
Council approve this purchase from Gridsmart Technologies, 10545 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN,
37932, in the amount of $33,472.00.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us