Focus Area: Infrastructure
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger/ Nate Baldwin
Subject: Consideration of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc.
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Consideration of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal and Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) supplies.
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Summary:
Mid-American Signal, Inc. is the sole distributor for the Kansas City area for RENO A&E, and Wavetronix products.
Traffic signal supplies are used in the maintenance and repair of traffic signals, school crossing beacons, and other elated equipment throughout the City.
ATMS supplies are used in the maintenance of traffic surveillance camera equipment which assists in monitoring traffic flow and provides video detection of vehicle presence and speed to traffic signal controllers. In addition, the fiber backbone of the traffic signal network provides connection of City buildings to the main servicer. The Police Department may use cameras for monitoring safety.
Staff recommends renewal of the contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc. for a one (1)-year term with options to extend for additional contract periods.
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Financial Impact:
Anticipated expenditures for the contract term are $150,000. Funding will be from the Traffic Operations operating budget.
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Action Needed:
Approval of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal and Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) supplies.
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A. Contract