Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Consideration of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) supplies for the Traffic Division of Public Works.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) supplies for the Traffic Division of Public Works.
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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 related 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 server. The Police Department may use the 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 come from the Transportation operating budget.
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Action Needed:
Consideration of renewal of contract to Mid-American Signal, Inc.
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