HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 2-94RESOLUTION NO. - 9 4
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT AUTOSCOPE
MACHINE-VISION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL CANNOT BE REASONABLY OBTAINED THROUGH
USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING
THEREFOR, NOTTO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR ONE (1)
SYSTEM.
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; said detector loops
require frequent maintenance; and
WHEREAS, an alternative to 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, which camera is
aimed at oncoming traffic; and
WHEREAS, the height of the video cameras will generally
protect them from vandalism; and
WHEREAS, machine-vision 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 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, the only available machine-detection system is
the Autoscope system for which an exclusive license to sell was
granted to Econolite Control Products, Inc., making this company
the sole source for the system; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined, and has
recommended that this 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 has recommended that this Council authorize dispensing with
bidding requirements in accordance with Section 3.20.060 D of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Bakersfield as follows:
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 authorizes the Finance Director
to dispense with bidding therefor and to negotiate the purchase of
same, not to exceed $50,000.00 for one (1) system to be installed
at the intersection of California Avenue and Oak Street.
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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 ~JAN l~ ~9~ , by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS McDERMOTT, EDWARDS, DeMONO. SMITH, BRUNNI, ROWLES, SALVAGGtO
NOES: COUNCILMEM36RF, _
ABSTAIN: CO~JNC~LMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
council of the City of Bakersfield
the
APPROVED ~ ! :~ 1~'
MAYOR 6~t~e'City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
CITY ATTORNEY of th~ity kersfield