HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - ONBOARD BUS CAMERAS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: April 25, 2000
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Anthony J. Nisich
SUBJECT: ONBOARD BUS CAMERAS — AWARD OF CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the award of contract to Kalatel in the amount of $102,223.54 to supply and
install a digital video recording system onboard 12 existing Santa Clarita Transit buses. Authorize
the City Manager to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In the 1999/2000 budget, City Council authorized funds of $216,000.00 for onboard bus cameras.
Although criminal activity onboard Santa Clarita Transit vehicles is extremely rare, law enforcement
officials encourage the use of surveillance technology due to its effectiveness as a deterrent. Because
the City is currently negotiating a contract to replace 22 of 34 local buses, a competitive procurement
for the installation of cameras on 12 remaining buses was recently completed. On March 14, 2000,
the following proposals were received by the City Clerk's Office:
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Staff recommends that the project be awarded to Kalatel of CorvallisOregonfor e sum of
$102,223.54. The proposal was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents
and found to be complete. Kalatel possesses the superior experience and qualified personnel
required to fulfill this contract.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
City Council not approve award of contract. This action would result in a program implementation
delay, without significant benefit.
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds totaling $216,000.00 have been allocated for this project in the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget
in Account No. 4600-8610. The balance of the budgeted funds will be used to complete the purchase
of 22 new buses, which also includes a specification for surveillance cameras.
ATTACHMENT
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