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Home My WebLink AboutR-2009-098 Sole Source RTC Manufacturing for School Zone Solar Safety FlashersRESOLUTION NO. R-2009-98 A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of eight solar flashing yellow beacon/lighting assemblies (School Zone Solar Safety Flashers) from RTC Manufacturing Incorporated to be used for school zone safety, as a Sole Source purchase without calling for bids. WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 6 of the City of Yakima Charter and the Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 1.80 generally require that purchase of equipment, materials, or services in excess of $25,000 be done by competitive bid, subject to certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, the law recognizes a "Sole Source Purchase" exception from these competitive bidding requirements when, due to the uniqueness of the product to be purchased and the fact that there is only one source, it would be futile to utilize competitive bidding for such product; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Traffic Division requires the purchase of eight School Zone Solar Safety Flasher assemblies which enhance our public safety in school zones; and WHEREAS, the solar flashers manufactured by RTC Manufacturing Inc. are compatible with the existing programmable pager time switch program and fifteen existing locations already in use. While other vendors produce solar flashes they are not compatible with the City of Yakima's existing program and system; and WHEREAS, RTC Manufacturing Inc. is the -only vendor that manufactures the program and School Zone Solar Safety Flashers already used, which meet the specialized needs of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to authorize purchase of School Zone Solar Safety Flashers from RTC Manufacturing Inc. as a Sole Source purchase without calling for bids, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City of Yakima Traffic Engineering Division is authorized to purchase the required School Zone Solar Safety Flashers. 2. The purchase of the School Zone Solar Safety Flashers shall not exceed the approved Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant of $29,975.00. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this rh day of July ATTEST: Citv Clerk avid Edler, ayor City of Yakima SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION Your Name: Kris Betker Your Department: Public Works Traffic Engineering Your Phone: 576-6499 Requisition Number: pending Requested Vendor: RTC Manufacturing Cost Estimate: $29,975.00 $3575.00 per location Vendor's Address:. PO Box 150189 Arlington TX 76015 Vendor E -Mail & Website: info@rtc-traffic.com Vendor Contact Name: Margi Dornan Vendor Phone: 1-800-782-8721 1. Describe the product, service or system. Attach all information: The School Zone Safety Flashers are used to notify the motorist that a reduced speed limit is in effect during school start and release times when children are present. The system uses a solar panel for power and communicates the on and off times of the flashers using a programmable pager system. This system is operated on a computer in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. This equipment is used for 15 school crossings currently, both in the Yakima School District and the West Valley School District. The system has been funded through safety grants. 2. Below are eligible reasons for sole source. Check all boxes below that apply to your sole source situation and attach any useful documents to justify the sole source. X Compatibility to existing City standard or to existing equipment, inventory, systems, data, programs or service. Describe. List efforts to find other sources. The School Zone Flashers use an existing programmable pager time switch program that is tied to the computer in the traffic engineering division. We have 15 existing locations (30 individual poles and flashers) tied to this system that was established in 2001. The program is manufactured solely by RTC manufacturing Inc. X Licensed or patented product with only one dealer. Describe. Attach documentation if available, to confirm your source is the only dealer or supplier for this region. The proposed solar school flashers are compatible only with the existing RTC program. X Only authorized Service Provider, Repair and/or Warranty Services. Describe. The program and compatible flashers are manufactured, warranted and repaired solely by RTC manufacturing Inc. ❑ Unique design: Requires unique features that are essential, aesthetic requirements, or not practical to match to existing design or equipment. Describe. ❑ Used item: Surplus item bought through an auction or distributor that would represent good value and is advantageous to the City. Describe. ❑ Delivery Date: Only one supplier can meet required delivery date: Describe and list efforts to find other suppliers to meet the delivery date. ❑ Project or Research Continuity: Product, systems, services or data must comply with an ongoing project, research, data, testing or analysis. Results would be interrupted or compromised without continuity. Describe. ❑ Other: Please describe: STATEMENT OF NEED: My division's recommendation for sole source is based upon an objective review of the good/service being required and appears to be in the best interest of the City. I know of no conflict of interest on my part or personal involvement in any way with this request. No gratuities, favor, or compromising action have taken place. Neither has my personal familiarity with particular brands, types of equipment, materials or firms been a deciding influence on my request to sole source this purchase when there are other known suppliers to exist. 9 a/o/ei ,e_e__4;.2,2_ jewel- 215,97 Date Signature of Department Head Please complete entire form and forward to Purchasing. Recommendation o approval by Purchasing Mgr. D to Approval by City Manager Date atiA44t _,V144 r/AgA MA11 Zi:14:t 83, 54444041. RTC RTC Manufacturing, Inc. P. O. Box 150189 * Arlington, TX 76015 (800) 782-8721 (800) 448-8850 fax (817) 860-1217 (817) 274-3610 fax Agency. City of Yakima WA Attention: Kris Betker Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: 509-576-6499 Fax: Email: kbetker@ci.vakima.wa.us PRICE QUOTATION RFQ# 0609-028 Date: 6/17/2009 Terms: Net 30 Freight FOB Origin Delivery: 30-45 Days ARO Quoted by: Margi Dornan Prices Firm: 30 Days tatty Part Number Description Unit Price Total Price 8 SFTP4OW/ Solar Powered School Zone Flasher Equipment $ 3,575.00 $ 28,600.00 SBC100A consisting of: (Per Pole) $ - $ - Combination FfasherBattery Cabinet with #2 corbin lock $ - u -bolt, panel, flasher and regulator assembly $ - CPR2102FLEX 900 MHz Pager Programmable Time Switch w/antenna $ - 40 watt solar panel w/top of pole mounting $ - 100 amp hour gel cell battery $ - 15' spun alum pole w/base, anchor bolts and collar $ - (2) 12" Federal yellow poly signals w/mtg hardware $ - (2)12" Amber 12VDC LEDs $ - (1) 8" Amber 12VDC LED $ - (1) 8" Federal Yellow poly signals w/mtg hardware $ - $ - 8 501511 24" x 48" School Zone Sign 20 MPH When flashing w/bracket $ - $ - $ - 1 Freight Prepaid & Add $ 1,375.00 $ 1,375.00 $ - $ - This equipment is not designed to support any peripheral or add-on equipment $ - Any additions to the system without RTC approval will negate the warranty. $ - $ - *AlI equipment is for mounting 4 112- o.d. pole. Please advised it is to be installed on a different size pole. Authorized Signature: Grand Total: l $ 29,975. NOTE: Please refer to the RFQ number when placing an order or when calling for more information. 0617/2009 14:57 5094531468 KNOBELS ELECTRIC PAGE 01/01 * * * Quotation Form - Not an Order * * * The City of Yakima is requesting quotations for the following work. Quote must be received back by 2:00 pm Friday, May 29th to be considered. Please verify that your address and telephone number are correct. If you iha have any questions regarding this quote, please contact Kris Betker, at (509) 576-6499. kh ]PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS AND SIGN THIS QUOTE FORM IN TE DESIGNATED AREA Please refer to Project: School Flasher Foundations on all correspondence Vendor:Telephone: - s -� iC a . 50q- q5-9/57 Contractor License # IN 1 II 4 .� q Email: IFr , I AdO � ,,,� Q s. e Date axed' ;Ci : a 4 Signature Required Below Stat Zip: 4001"1� C1�{�r _ - ,- tib �..j�4naf��l� QresZden4- Item No. city. Unit Description of Item Unit Price Total Amount I 8 Install City of Yakima Traffic Engineering is requesting quotations for install of school flasher concrete foundations. Install to be per City of Yakima concrete foundation instructions, (attached instructions) It will be the Contractor's responsibility to procure any licenses or permits required to complete the project. $ Co08� 5A 1 8to$. Qd ' This work requires that Prevailing Wages be paid. Intents to Pay Prevailing Wages and Affidavits of Wages Paid must be filed by the Department of Labor and Industries before payment will be issued. Comments: Sub Total: q►gcp$,o6 ' Tax @8.2% 399, i 8 Grand Total: 5,& T,ig JOB COMPLETION: WILL BE REQUIRED 90 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER NOTICE TO PROCEED. PREVAILING WAGE FORMS MUST BE FILED AND INVOICE RECEIVED BY September 30, 2009. I ' 6 id 9 cod -Por loo dayS p Prices quoted are firm for 6 days from quote. no-fe,: 1 -Prom (�' 7Kaq it Quote— Install School Flasher Foundations — Traffic Enginccri�xt t (Nei SCHOOL ZONE - FLASHING LIGHTS PROPOSAL Advertising Procedures This proposal is being sent to a statewide list of prospective constituents. WTSC RFP Coordinator Mr. Brian Jones, Program Director Washington Traffic Safety Commission PO Box 40944 Olympia, WA 98504-0944 Phone: 360.725.9896 FAX: 360.586.6489 Email: biones a.wtsc.wa.00v Section 1 Authorization Applicant agency/organization: City of Yakima, WA Name of school/school district: Yakima School District Applicant project director: Kris Betker, Traffic Technician and Bill Quitta, Signal Analyst Name Title Yakima Public Works, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902 Address kbetker@ci.yakima.wa.us (509) 576-6499 E-mail Telephone Applicant agency/organization authorizing official (person with contracting authority if different than above): Joseph Rosenlund, City of Yakima Streets & Traffic Operations Manager Name Title jrosenlu . raci.yakima.wa.us (509) 576-6430 Addr= s, if d ffer- ii = • o E-mail Telephone Signature Date WTSC Program Manager: Brian Jones Planned Project Duration: From: July 1, 2009 To: June 30, 2011 Approved by Name: Lowell Porter Title: Director Signature: Date: 1 Washington. Traffic Safety Commission 'Project Agreement Section 2 Description of Activity (1) Problem Identification The City of Yakima works closely. with the area school districts to establish, upgrade and maintain student -patrolled school crossing locations, most of which are at city intersections (along "Safe School .Routes") which have moderate to high vehicle traffic volumes and lack the minimum safe gaps for children to cross on their own. The goal is to establish new, or improve existing, school crossing locations to promote student safety, as well as consistency and uniformity among the numerous crossing locations. This often requires the installation of a "20 -MPH School Zone", (as per the RCW 46.62A00 and applicable sections of the MUTCD). The practice of student patrols flagging the beginning and end points of the school zone is not consistent, or highly visible to motorist on a four -lane arterial street where the posted speed limits are 30 to 35 MPI -L The solar flashers activate automatically using a central program operated by the City of Yakima. Plus, they provide greater advance warning and a significant increase in visibility for approaching motorists. This flasher system greatly reduces the student patrols' exposure to traffic by eliminating their need to "flag" the advance warning signs along the vehicle traffic corridors. Replacing the flagged crossings with school zone flashers is a priority for the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima and the Yakima School District are requesting the approval of this grant to upgrade the existing "20 -MPH When Flagged" sign assemblies with new solar -powered school zone warning flashers, which include "20 MPH When Flashing" signs at the four student -patrolled school crossings listed below, • S. 3rd Avenue and Viola Avenue (Hoover Elementary School); • W. Washington Avenue and Cornell Avenue (Ridgeview Elementary'School) • W. Nob Hill Blvd. and W. 44th Avenue (Existing mid -block crossing west of 44th Avenue- Whitney Elementary School) • S. le Street and Pierce Street (Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School). S. 3rd Avenue and W. Viola Avenue S. 3rd Avenue is a four -lane minor arterial urban street with approximately 15,100 average daily vehicle trips (ADT). The posted speed limit is 30 MPH, however, the recorded 85th percentile speed is 39 MPH. Viola Ave is a two- lane residential street used for driver access to the signal at S. 3rd Ave. Hoover Elementary School is located one block west of S. 3rd Avenue and Viola Avenue, and is a school with a high percentage of "walk -to -school" students. S. 3rd Avenue and W. Viola Avenue is a signalized intersection with a high percentage of vehicle right turns. Between 2002 and 2007 there were eighteen. reported collisions at this intersection, including one involving a pedestrian, eight with property damage only, and nine with " injuries". This proposal installs two school zone flashers on S. 3rd Avenue: one to be located 300 feet north of, and one to be located 300 feet south of W. Viola Avenue. 2 W. Washington Avenue and Cornell Avenue W. Washington Avenue is a four -lane minorarterial street with an ADT of 16,400. The posted speed limit is 30 MPH, however, the recorded 85th percentile speed is 41 MPH. Cornell Avenue is a two-lane residential street with a high volume of cut -through traffic to the signal at Washington from a minor arterial. Ridgeview Elementary school is located Northeast of and adjacent to the intersection of Washington Avenue and Cornell Avenue. Between 2002 and 2007, there were twelve reported collisions at this intersection, six with property damage only, and six with "injuries". This proposal installs two_ school zone flashers on W. Washington Avenue: one to be located 300 feet north of, and one to be located 300 feet south of Cornell Avenue. W. Nob Hill Blvd and S. 44th Avenue W. Nob Hill Blvd is a four -lane principal arterial street with an ADT of 14,800. The posted speed limit is 30 MPH, however, the recorded 85th percentile speed is 40 MPH. 44th Avenue has a high volume of high school traffic. It is a two lane residential street that is adjacent to three schools, one of which is a high school. Whitney Elementary School is located adjacent to the intersection of W. Nob Hill Blvd and 44th Avenue. Between 2002 and 2007, there were eleven reported collisions within the 300 feet of the school crossing, 44th . to 46th Ave, including one involving a pedestrian, eight with property damage only, and two with "injuries". This proposal installs two school zone flashers on W. Nob Hill Blvd: one to be located 300 feet north of, and one to be located 300 feet south of 44th Avenue. S. 18th Street S. le St is a three -lane collector arterial street with an ADT of 10,270. The posted speed limit is 30 MPH, however, the 85th percentile speed has been observed at 36 MPH. Martin Luther King Elementary School is located in the City of Union Gap, at 2000 South 18th Street, south of Pierce Street. No collision data is available for this intersection. This proposal installs two school zone flashers on 18th St: one to be located 300 feet north of, and one to be .located 300 feet south of Pierce St. The school has requested to be added to the City of Yakima solar flashing system because it is adjacent to a City of Yakima arterial. (2) Agency Qualifications - In the year 2000, when the first school safety grant funds were made available, the City of Yakima, Traffic Engineering Division installed four solar powered safety flashers at student - patrolled school crossings. With subsequent safety grant assistance, the city has continued to upgrade and currently has in operation fifteen flasher -regulated school crossing locations. Since then, the city has effectively operated a centrally controlled software pager/program for school zone flashers. 3 The City of Yakima continues to collaborate with the area school districts, police departments and other affected organizations. The system has received strong positive support from police patrols, parents, and the schools. The city continues to collect and evaluate school zone traffic volume and speed data, before and after the activation of the flashers. (3) Project Goal(s) Increasing safety for our youngest pedestrians on these mandatory walk -to school routes remains one of our highest safety priorities. Since the Yakima School District does not bus students within a half -mile radius of the school, students must walk or rely on parents to transport them. The primary purpose of upgrading the existing school zone signs with a new school zone flashing light system is to maximize safety and convenience for children on walk -to -school routes, eliminating the need to "flag the advance warning signs along the vehicle traffic corridors. It also increases visual clarity and consistency for approaching motorists. Since the year 2000, the City of Yakima has installed school zone safety flashers at fifteen student -patrolled school crossings on arterial streets. The installation of these additional school flashers will continue the program goal of replacing "flagged" crossings with automated school zone safety flashers. This application, submitted by the City of Yakima, is in joint cooperation with the City of Union Gap and the Yakima School District. Union Gap has pledged to contribute a fair share local match of costs not covered by the grant. (See the attached letter of support from Union Gap.) (4) Project Activities This project includes the installation of eight flashing yellow beacon/lighting assemblies. The assemblies include a dual 12" LED flashing yellow signal (with 8" indicator light), a battery powered solar panel, a control cabinet with a central processing unit and receiver, and an MUTCD- approved 20 MPH school speed limit sign assembly. The equipment listed above will be mounted on an approved pole, which will be set on a concrete foundation installed as per WSDOT specifications. This project will take approximately 30 days to complete and will meet the requirements of the applicable sections of the RCW 46.61.400 and WAC 392-151-030 and WAC 392-151- 035. The project also includes the addition of these eight locations to the existing master controller program. (5) Project Evaluation. As previously noted, a 2000 grant launched four demonstration locations in the City of Yakima for the solar powered school flashers. The majority of feedback from the schools, police department and drivers has been very positive. One modification made since the original installation of the first 4 four locations (at the request of the Yakima Police Department) was the addition of an indicator Tight on the back of the solar powered assembly. This LED light remains on when the flasher is active, and gives the police patrols visual conformation from all approaches, aiding in their enforcement of the 20 MPH school zone. This indicator light is now standard in the school zone flasher equipment that we purchase. After the new flashers are installed, the Traffic Engineering staff will continue to monitor and evaluate motorist speeds during the periods when the school zones/flashers are active. The Yakima Police department provides vital enforcement and education services to ensure a successful school safety zone program. Please refer to the letter of support from the Yakima Police Department. Washin..ton Traffic Safe Commission Section 3 Budget Summary Provide in brief narrative form, a budget summary of the project, including the applicants matching direct and in direct costs. This grant seeks to purchase the necessary equipment to install school zone flashers for both approaches to 4 different school patrol locations which include: 8 Solar Powered School Zone Flasher Assemblies with Battery and Cabinet; 40 -watt solar panel with pole mounting, 15' pole, two 12" amber LED, one amber 8" LED, school zone signs, antenna & harness. Additionally, the City of Yakima will contract the installation and Labor & Industry Permit at a cost of $2,200 per pole. If awarded, this grant would add four more locations to our list of existing school -patrolled crossings. Greatly adding to student safety and visibility, as well as the significant increase of advance warning for the motorist. 5 1. Salaries and Wages: 2. Employee Benefits WTSC Share Applicant Matching Share (if applicable) $0 $0 3. Travel and Subsistence: $ 0 4. Contractual Services: $ 0 5. Equipment: (8 Solar School Flasher Assemblies) $ 30,000 (Up to $7500.00). "b760 Pow" 6. Goods and Services: $ 0 7. Total linesl-6 (Amount Requested from WTSC) $30,000 8. Total lines 1-6 (Amount provided by applicant) Total Project Cost (Add lines 7 & 8): $ $ 17,600 $ $17,600 $47,600 Invoicing Requirements Invoices should be submitted to the Traffic Safety Commission on a monthly basis. Due to state fiscal year closing on June 30 of each year, all invoices, whether state or federal funds, for goods received or services performed on or prior to June 30 need to be received by WTSC no later than August 15. The Federal fiscal year and project agreements end on September 30 of each year. Invoices for goods received or services performed on or before September 30, for federal funded projects, need to be received by WTSC no later than November 15. Invoices received after the above cutoff dates are subject to non-payment. If applicable, please make sure your accounting office is aware of the above cutoff dates. I have read and under Applicant Signature 6 7c77i City of Yakima Police Department 200 S. 3rd Street Yakima, Washington 98901 Sam Granato, Chief of Police Telephone (509)575-6200 Fax (509)575-6007 April 22, 2009 Kris Betker City of Yakima Traffic Engineering 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard Yakima, WA 98902 Dear Kris: As your partner in traffic safety, the Yakima Police Department is pleased to have learned that you are attempting to improve signaling options in some of the area school zones. We believe that such improvements are necessary and anything that can make drivers better aware of school zones; the more likely they may slow down, reducing the potential for serious injuries. In 2008, the Yakima Police Department issued 792 infractions for speeding in posted school zones. That is an average of nearly 4 1/2 citations per school day. We will continue to be diligent with our enforcement duties and welcome zones marked with flashing Tight systems. Sincerely, Gary Jones Sergeant Traffic Enforcement Unit City Hall 102 W Ahtanum Road P.O. Box 3008 Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 248-0432 FAX (509) 248-6494 Civil Service Commission 102 W. Ahtanum Road Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 248-0432 FAX (509) 248-6494 Fire Station #1 107 W. Ahtanum Road Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 452-6706 FAX (509) 457-9607 Fire Station #2 68 W. Washington Ave. Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 453-1291 FAX (509) 457-9607 Municipal Court 102 W. Ahtanum Road Union Gap, WA 98903 :509) 576-8911 FAX (509) 248-6494 ?olice Department 1800 Rainier Place ?.O. Box 3228 Union Gap, WA 98903 :509) 248-0430 FAX (509) 452-5099 ?ublic Works Department l02 W. Ahtanum Road Inion Gap, WA 98903 :509) 225-3524 FAX (509) 248-6494 Senior Citizen Center 3103 2nd Street Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 248-2668 FAX (509) 248-6494 City of Union Gap April 28, 2009 "The Old Town with New Ideas" www.ci.union-gap.wa.us City of Yakima Attn: Kris Betker, Traffic Tech II 129 N. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 RE: Support Letter - School Zone Safety The City of Union Gap strongly supports the City of Yakima and their request. for Washington Traffic Safety Commission funding for beacon/lighting in designated elementary school zones. School areas are high activity areas; the goals of the cities are to save lives and prevent serious injuries in and around school zones in our communities. The City of Union Gap agrees to provide the additional sources of funding to complete this project. The City also agrees to install and maintain a flashing light system and signage on South 18th Street. within the Martin Luther King Elementary school zone. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Dennis Henne Public Works Director DH:jl STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION PO Box 40944, Olympia, Washington 98504-0944, (360) 753-6197 June 11, 2009 City of Yakima Yakima Public Works 2301 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, WA 98902 RE: School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Project Dear Mr. Rosenlund, On behalf of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), I am pleased to inform you that funding for School Zone Flashing Lights in the amount of $7,500.00 is approved for Ridgeview Elementary School. Your project(s) must begin within 60 days after July 1., 2009 (date of grant approval and availability of funds) and must be completed within 120 days. PLEASE NOTE: You may not obligate or spend any funds for this project until after July 1, 2009. Reporting Requirements Your agency is responsible to fulfill the reporting requirements as outlined in the signed agreement, including submitting requests for reimbursement and final reports, in a timely manner. Final reimbursement requests must be received by the WTSC no later than 30 days after the completion of your project(s) or you will not receive reimbursement. > Verification that the lighting systems are installed is required prior to our processing of any request for reimbursement. (Please provide a digital picture or similar documentation of the system in place with your request for reimbursement.) A final report shall be submitted within one year of installation detailing the impact of this project within the school zone, and should include if the goals outlined in your original proposal were achieved. The speed data collected for the final report should be consistent with the conditions existing during baseline data collection. One year of post installation collision data should be included as well. Failure to submit reimbursement requests or to file the required final report could lead to termination of the project agreement, and forfeiture of reimbursement. The response to this RFP was overwhelming, as we received proposals from over 150 schools. We do anticipate repeating this project in the spring of 2011. If ,you have any questions or concerns regarding your project, please contact me at (360) 725-9896, or e-mail bjones@wtsc.wa.gov. We look forward to working with you on this project and thank you for your commitment to making our school zones safer. Sincerely, Brian Jones Program Director BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. I`f For Meeting of. July 7, 2009 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a resolution authorizing Sole Source procurement between the City of Yakima and RTC Manufacturing Inc. for the purchase of School Zone Solar Safety Flashers SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick Public Works Director CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Joe Rosenlund, Street & Traffic OperationsManager (509) 576-6430 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council consideration .of a resolution authorizing Sole Source procurement from RTC Manufacturing Incorporated. This would be a Sole Source purchase and formal bid requirements would be waived. RTC Incorporated isthe only vendor that produces School Zone Solar Safety Flashers that are compatible with the existing programmable pager system and which meet the specialized needs of the City. Therefore, competitive bidding for comparable products would be futile. The money ($29,975) for this purchase was appropriated through a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Resolution X Ordinance _ Contract Other (Specify) Funding Source: Washington Traffic Safety Com j ssion Grant APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to authorize Sole Source procurement between the City of Yakima and 'RTC Manufacturing Incorporated for the purchase of School Zone Solar Safety Flashers. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: