HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1993-024 Signals / BidsRESOLUTION NO. R -93-
A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of replacement units of the 3M
opticom traffic signal control system without calling for bids.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima desires to purchase 25 updated units for the
existing 3M opticom traffic signal control system which permits rapid transit of
emergency vehicles by controlling traffic lights; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1.80 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code requires the
use of a public bid process for purchases of equipment which exceed $25,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, the total price of the replacement units involved here will
exceed S25,000.00; and
WHEREAS, diligent research by the members of the City's Fire Department
re\ eals that there is but a sole source for the purchase of the aforementioned
replacement units, which is the 3M Company; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the aforementioned system requires
replacement units which are available only from the 3M Company, and that no
valid legal purpose would be served by advertising for bids for the
aforementioned units, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to purchase 25 re-
placement units of the 3M opticom traffic signal control system from the 3M
Company for a total price not to exceed S25,327.00 plus tax.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this � day of TPZ°tom , 1993.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk
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