Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Traffic Logix Corporation for the Purchase of Eight Portable Speed Radar Signs and Equipment with a Four-Year Software License in an Amount not to Exceed $32,080 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Village requested bids for the purchase of portable speed radar signs, equipment, and software. The portable speed radar signs display drivers' speed to calm traffic and can also be used to collect traffic speed and volume data for review by the Engineering Division for traffic calming petitions as part of the pre-screening tools. The Village received four bids for the devices and software with the low bid from Traffic Logix Corporation for both the equipment and software licenses.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY2022 Budget includes $32,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, Traffic Calming Improvements account no. 3095.43780.101.570955 for the purchase of these speed radar devices. There are available funds in this same account to cover the additional $80 needed for these devices.
Background
The Village requested bids for four portable speed radar signs, equipment, and software licensing. These devices are used to calm traffic by indicating to drivers their current speeds. They also can be used to capture traffic data for vehicle speeds and volumes of cars. Data collection is typically done when the speed radar devices appear to be off so as not to alter drivers when they are speeding and skew data. Per the approved traffic calming petition process, these devices will be used to easily and cheaply collect traffic data for pre-screening future traffic calming petitions. These devices will also be used in areas based on concerns from residents or as directed by staff. The devices are portable and easily insta...
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