HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0070) M&C 21-0467City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0467
LOG NAME: 13P PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS MG TPW
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Purchase Agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. for Traffic Signal Assemblies for Transportation and Public Works
Department Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 603-20 in an Annual Amount Up to $301,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize One Annual
Renewal Option in an Amount Up to $301,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. for traffic signal assemblies for
Transportation and Public Works Department using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 603-20 in an annual amount up to $301,000.00 for the initial
term and authorize one annual renewal option in an amount up to $301,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Transportation and Public Works Department will use this purchase agreement to purchase traffic signal parts for the repair, replacement, or
upgrade of traffic control systems. The parts provided under the agreement include battery backup units, traffic signal cabinet parts, and signal
hardware.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a cooperative purchase agreement satisfies
any state law requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. BuyBoard contracts are competitively bid to
increase and simplify the purchasing power of government entities across the State of Texas.
BUSINESS EQUITY - A M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or public entity.
AGREEMENT TERM - Upon City Council's approval, this agreement will commence upon execution by both parties through March 31, 2022 with
the option to renew for one additional one year period through March 31, 2023 in accordance with the terms of the cooperative contract. This
action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's
obligations during the renewal term.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital and operating budgets, as previously appropriated, in the General
Capital Projects Fund for the FY2021 PAY GO T.S. Improvement and FY 21 PAYG SL Arterials projects, Prior to any expenditure being incurred,
the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Jay Chapa 5804
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
Michelle Green 2058