STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 22, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the purchase of battery back-up units used in traffic signals for the Department of Transportation with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $402,790 and Texas Highway Products, LTD in the amount of $412,624 through The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Total not to exceed $815,414 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
These cooperative purchasing agreements will allow for the purchase of battery backup units used in traffic signals for the Department of Transportation. Battery backup units are installed in the traffic signal control cabinets at intersections. These units provide backup power to the traffic signals in the event of a power outages. Battery backup units also maintain power to traffic signals that experience power anomalies such as electrical line noice and frequency variations.
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$815,414.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$815,414.00 |
Goods |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local • Texas Highway Products, LTD - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNERS
Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.
2201 East Division St.
Arlington, TX 76011
Ryan Zenzen, President
Jerry Priester, Chief Executive Officer
Texas Highway Products, LTD
1309 Clark St.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Giovanni Devivo, President
Darold R. Cherry, Chief Executive Officer