HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 033-02RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT AN AUTOSCOPE
MACHINE-VISION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL CANNOT BE REASONABLY OBTAINED
THROUGH THE USUSAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE
WITH BIDDING THEREOF; NOT TO EXCEED $192,500 FOR
SEVEN (7) SYSTEMS.
WHEREAS, some traffic signals in the City of Bakersfield currently detect the
presence of vehicles by means of detector loops cut into the surface of the roadway; and
WHEREAS said detector loops require frequent maintenance; and
WHEREAS, an alternative to the in-ground detectors is the use of a machine-
vision detection system which uses a video camera mounted on each luminaire arm of the
signal poles, with the camera aimed at oncoming traffic; and
WHEREAS, the height of the video cameras will generally protect them from
vandalism; and
WHEREAS, machine-vision detection systems allow the traffic detection
system to be fully functional at all times, even when a roadway is torn up or otherwise
under construction; and
WHEREAS, to contract for the installation of the machine-vision detection
systems concurrently with a road project has led, in the past, to a high markup by the
contractor, resulting in increased costs to the City; and
WHEREAS, Autoscope a proprietary machine-vision detection system has
granted an exclusive license to sell to Econolite Control Products, Inc., making this
company the sole source for this system; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined, and has recommended
the Council find, that the purchase of a machine-vision detection system, specifically the
Autoscope system, can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor, Econolite Control
Products, Inc. because of restricted availability of the equipment and because of the need
to integrate the product into an existing City system and has recommended that this
Council authorize dispensing with bidding requirements in accordance with subsection D. 1.
of Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
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1. The above-recitals are true and correct and incorporated nere~n
reference.
2. The Council hereby finds that the purchase of a machine-vision
detection system for traffic control, specifically the Autoscope system, can only be
reasonably obtained from one vendor (Econolite Control Products, Inc.) because of the
restricted availability of such equipment and because of the necessity to successfully
integrate such supplies, equipment and material into an existing City system.
3. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding therefor and
to negotiate the purchase of same, not to exceed $192,500 for seven (7) systems.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
MAR I~ ~0~ , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCiLMEMBERCARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER ~ ~_'
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER ~
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO ~f the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED MAR 6 ?.~"Z
HARVEY HALL /
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney
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