SR1485736446 - Approve the purchase of base pedestal traffic control systems in the total amount of $75,500.00 from Cubic, ITS, Inc. through the Buyboard cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of twenty (20) Naztec NEMA base pedestal traffic control systems in the total amount of $75,500.00 through the Buyboard cooperative supplier Cubic, ITS, Inc., for Houston Public Works.
This is for twenty (20) Naztec NEMA base pedestal traffic control systems used for installing traffic signal cabinets and pedestals. The cast aluminum base is ground-mounted on a concrete foundation and is designed to meet safety requirements. It is used for various traffic signal applications and provides reliable performance. These items are installed throughout the city at intersections with traffic signals that regulate and control traffic flow and will be stored at the Houston Public Works warehouse.
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 FY25 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Randall V. Macchi, Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$75,500.00
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$0
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$75,500.00
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