HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 153-98RESOLUTION NO. I & 3 ' 9 8
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT AN AUTOSCOPE
MACHINE--VISION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL CANNOT BE ~EASONANLY OBTAINED THROUGH
THE USUSAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING
THEREOF; NOT TO EXCEED $105,000 FOR FOUR (4)
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:
1. The above-recitals are true and correct and incorporated
herein by 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 $105,000 for four (4) systems to be installed at the
intersections of Truxtun Avenue at "S" Street, California Avenue at
"G" Street, California Avenue at "A" Street and Brimhall Road at
Jewetta Avenue.
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I ~REB¥ CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the Ci~ of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on NOV ~8 ___ , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER CARSON,DEMOND,SMITH,MCDERMOTT,ROWLES,SULLIVAN,SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED NOV ~ B ~
MA~OR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorhey Of Cit~f- Bakersfield
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