P23-WS995524504 - Approve a purchase of cameras from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative Buyboard and installation services from Pfeiffer and Son, Ltd through the National Purchasing Cooperative Choice Partners in the total amount of $250,350.00 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer and the Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) recommend that City Council approve the purchase of fifty (50) Cameras from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative Buyboard and installation services from Pfeiffer and Son, Ltd through the National Purchasing Cooperative Choice Partners in the total amount of $250,350.00 and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders to the below contractors.
Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.:
This is for the purchase of fifty (50) Axis 6315-LE PTZ Cameras with 1,000 ft of Cat-6 Cable for installation on existing traffic signal poles at various locations around the City of Houston. Closed circuit television cameras are used to monitor traffic flow at signalized intersections and used to coordinate signal timing during special events. These cameras can pan, tilt, and zoom to provide wider coverage area at intersection. This purchase is for the total amount of $169,100.00.
Pfeiffer and Son, Ltd:
This will include the installation of the fifty (50) Axis 6315-LE PTZ Cameras on existing traffic signal poles at various locations including 250 LF of CAT6 cable from camera to existing traffic signal cabinets near NRG Stadium. This Purchase is for the total amount of $81,250.00.
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:
Zero percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 FY2024 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
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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$250,350.00
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$0
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$250,350.00
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