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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

08/23/2022

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department is purchasing a sewer camera. Multiple vendors were contacted as to what type of camera and features they could provide, along with cost. Staff is proposing to purchase a camera from Visual Imaging Resources - on HGAC Cooperative Contract SC01-21. Authority for such participation is granted under Texas Government Code§§ 791.001 et seq as amended. Cooperative Purchasing Services under this interlocal agreement (ILA) are extended to all Texas State, City or County Government Agencies, or any other Local Government Entity as defined in the Texas Government Code§ 791.003. The standard cost of this camera and options is $88,756.00. The City is achieving a savings of $11,151 by purchasing from this vendor through this contract.
The sewer camera has many advanced features which expand the capabilities of the camera including pan/tilt as well as automatic raise and lower. It also includes top and bottom rollers to protect the cabling system from damage. The included automatic cable reel also maintains the proper tensioning on the cable to further reduce cable damage while extending and retracting the camera, which is a unique feature to the Visual Imaging Resources camera system.

GOAL

Authorize the purchase of a sewer camera from Visual Imaging Resources.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

This camera system will assist Water Department Staff in inspecting the sanitary sewer system to help find issues in the sewer system before they become larger issues. These additional inspections will allow the Water Department to better plan for future projects and maintain the sewer infrastructure of the City. The camera system can also be used to inspect the storm sewer system owned and maintained by the City.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 22-R-83 to purchase a sewer camera from Visual Imaging Resources

FISCAL IMPACT

The total cost of the camera system is $77,605 and the funds for the purchase were budgeted in the FY 21-22 Water Department Budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 22-R-83 to purchase a sewer camera from Visual Imaging Resources

Attachments
Contract
22-R-86