I07273 – Approve the purchase of control modules from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. through the Interlocal Agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the total amount of $46,600.00 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. through the Interlocal Agreement with H-GAC for the purchase of control modules and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works.
This is for the purchase of fifty (50) control modules and a software package. This technology used in traffic management systems will assist emergency vehicles navigate through traffic more efficiently. These modules will also be used to control traffic flow during special events or to provide priority to public transit vehicles. These items will be stored at HPW’s warehouses.
Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. has already received $49,790.00 for other goods and/or services this fiscal year. This purchase would put them above the $50,000.00 threshold and therefore requires Council action.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services."
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2024
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$46,600.00
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$0.00
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$46,600.00
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