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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a LED Video Wall Array for the City of Ann Arbor Traffic Operation Center from Video Visions, Inc. (ITB #4501; $77,149.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of a LED video wall array at a total cost of $77,149.00 from Video Visions, Inc. to be used by the City of Ann Arbor's Traffic Operation Center (TOC).
Bids were solicited for the LED video wall array through the City's Procurement Unit following standard procedures and on May 25, 2017 five bids were received. The lowest responsible bid was from Video Visions, Inc. in the amount of $77,149.00. Attached is a tabulation of the bids received.
The video wall system will be utilized by City operations staff to display, monitor and manage video feeds from the City's transportation monitoring network. The video wall system will also be utilized by City operations staff to display and monitor video feeds from Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other agency/institution partners. In addition, the video wall system will also display video and audio feeds from workstation applications, national news, local news, and weather channels.
Budget Impact:
Adequate funding for the purchase of the LED video wall array is available in the FY18 approved Major Street Fund budget.
Video Visions, Inc. has submitted the Conflict of Interest form required by the City, and complies with the requirements of the City's Non-Discrimination ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Chris Elenbaas, P.E., Public Works Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, The City Traffic Operation Center needs a video wall array to view and interpret real-time traffic information;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor received five bids for a LED video wall array on May 25, 2017 and Video Visions, Inc. of Trevose, PA was the lowest responsible bidder;
Whereas, Funding is available in th...
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