Title
Resolution to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to Gridsmart Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $126,672.00 for Traffic Signal Detection Devices.
Memorandum
Please find attached for your consideration a resolution that authorizes a sole source purchase order to Gridsmart Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of non-intrusive vehicle detection devices. The devices are installed roadside, providing software defined detection zones to meet the need for actuated traffic signal operations.
Gridsmart's technology allows detection units to track vehicles in a 360-degree radius and provided data on the vehicles such as volume, turning movements, and length-based classification. These devices will allow the City to modify vehicle detection zones via computer rather than physical relocation or adjustment of field devices. The devices can be used to monitor traffic patterns and make system adjustments as needed. The devices also allow for traffic signal operations at locations that have private drives and/or entrances without installing City equipment on private properties. Finally, we are testing the devices for the ability to detect bicycle and pedestrian traffic for consideration in future traffic signal operation.
The devices will be installed at the following locations:
* Plymouth and Green Intersection
* Glenn and Catherine Intersection
* Glenn and Ann Intersection
* South Industrial and Eisenhower Intersection
* Turnberry and Packard Intersection
* Maple and Maple Village Entrance
* First and Miller Intersection
Budget/Fiscal Impact
The funding for these devices is included in the FY 18 approved Major Street Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget and various capital projects. In cases of private development construction projects that affect traffic patterns, the City seeks restitution for the equipment by the developer.
Gridsmart Technologies Inc. is the sole source provider of Gridsmart products.
Gridsmart Technologies Inc. complies with...
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