HomeMy WebLinkAboutH. GPS DATA MAPPING SYSTEM City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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12-01-04 A. ward of Bid for a GPS Data Mapping System for the 1 of 2
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I Utility Operations Department, Administration Division.
RECOMMENDATION
1 recommend that the City Council award the bid for a GPS Data Mapping System to Cornerstone
Measurement Solutions, of Houston, Texas in the total amount of $6,395.
BACKGROUND
A GPS Data Mapping System uses global positioning satellites to accurately (<1 meter) obtain, store, and
translate coordinate data for use in developing digitized maps. This system will enable the automated mapping
of our water distribution network including valves, hydrants, and other water utilities infrastructure. A few
years ago, our Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey provided us with a digitized base map, which also accurately
shows our sanitary sewer system, and now we want to add the water system to this valuable tool. Once
complete, we will have the ability to locate, and maintain an inventory of, key items in our systems. This is
important to our field personnel as well as being a valuable asset for planning and development. The Public
Works Department has also expressed an interest in using this equipment for mapping the Storm Sewer system.
Five (5) bid packets were sent out and one bid was received on December 1, 2004.
Bidder Manufacturer Total
Cornerstone Measurement Solutions Leica $6,395
Houston, TX
The bid from Cornerstone Measurement Solutions meets the requirements of our specifications, and is
recommended for award.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for this purchase are appropriated in the current operating budget account 410-1252-532.92-00 in the
total amount of $6,000, leaving a negative balance of $395. This overrun is offset by savings on other capital
equipment already being purchased this year.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
Existing staff will be trained to perform the collection of field data, with this information to be forwarded to
Engineering for incorporation into our base map.
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSE~>
BY
KE c,lv
APPI{OVED BY
[ ]APPROVE [ ]OTHER (DESCRIBE) DATE
City Manager
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DA Fl REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
NUMBER
12-01-04 Award of Bid for a CPS Data Mapping System for the 2 of 2
~s 05 hoc Utility Operations Department, Administration Division.
SUMMARY
l recommend the City Council award the bid for the purchase of a CPS Data Mapping System Cornerstone
Measurement Solutions, of Houston, Texas in the total amount of $6,395, to be charged to 410-1251-532.92-
00.
RECOMMENDED:
Kelly El~dri~ge
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Coordinator
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
xc: Elizabeth Miller
Charles Shajari
410 W&S Operating Budget
1251 Water Administration
532 Water Utilities
92 Capital Equipment
PREPARI D BY DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PRoc ESSED
BY
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APPROVED BY SECRE1^R¥
City Manager I IAPPROVE []OTHER(DESCRIBE)
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