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File #: 18-0437    Version: 1 Name: 4/2/18 Traffic Center Video Wall Controller
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/2/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/2/2018 Final action: 4/2/2018
Enactment date: 4/2/2018 Enactment #: R-18-114
Title: Resolution to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to CineMassive Displays, LLC. in the Amount of $55,891.00 for a Traffic Center Video Wall Controller

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Resolution to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to CineMassive Displays, LLC. in the Amount of $55,891.00 for a Traffic Center Video Wall Controller

Memorandum

Please find attached for your consideration a resolution that authorizes a sole source purchase order to CineMassive Displays, LLC. for the purchase of a Traffic Center Video Wall Controller. 

 

The City recently updated its traffic control center, which now includes a video wall.  The addition of the video wall controller gives our traffic control group the ability to view multiple traffic monitoring inputs to one large view.  The controller also allows the technician to customize their view of multiple inputs simultaneously and the ability to screen share with the Traffic Engineer.  This allows for improved management and control of the traffic control system.

 

Several alternatives were explored and the Alpha Video Wall Controller, distributed by CineMassive Displays, LLC., was determined to be the best fit for our operation.  The Alpha Video Wall Controller utilizes a web interface and does not require additional software installation on individual computers or have licensing fees or user limits.

 

Budget/Fiscal Impact

The funding for the video wall controller is included in the FY 18 approved Major Street Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget.   

 

CineMassive Displays, LLC. is the sole source distributor of the Alpha Video Wall Controller. 

 

CineMassive Displays, LLC. complies with the requirements of the City’s Non-discrimination Ordinance. 

Staff

Prepared by:                                          Chuck Fojtik, Public Works Supervisor

                                                               Molly Maciejewski, Public Works Unit Manager

Reviewed by:                     Craig Hupy, Public Service Area Administrator

Approved by:                       Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator

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Whereas, CineMassive Displays, LLC. is the sole source distributor of the Alpha Video Wall Controller;

 

Whereas, The technology provided in Alpha Video Wall Controller allows for custom views of multiple traffic monitoring inputs simultaneously and has the ability to screen share with the Traffic Engineer;

 

Whereas, The Alpha Video Wall Controller is web based and does not require additional licensing or software installation;

 

Whereas, The Alpha Video Wall Controller is the best fit for improved Traffic Control Management; 

 

Whereas, CineMassive Displays, LLC. complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance;

 

Whereas, Sufficient funds are available in the approved FY 18 Public Works Major Street Fund Operations and Maintenance budget; 

 

RESOLVED, City Council approve a sole source purchase order to CineMassive Displays, LLC. in the amount of $55,891.00; and

 

RESOLVED, That Council authorize the City Administrator to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.