HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13550 (Purchase Vision Traffic Suite)RESOLUTION NO. 13550
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE VISION
TRAFFIC SUITE B4 FROM PTV AMERICA INC., WHICH INCLUDES MULTI-
MODAL TRAFFIC SIMULATION SOFTWARE (VISSIM V4) AND TRAFFIC
ANALYSIS AND FORECAST MODELING SOFTWARE (VISUM S2).
WHEREAS, traffic modeling software is an indispensible tool employed by the
Department of Public Works to forecast future traffic volumes generated by major land use
changes and roadway improvements; and
WHEREAS, our current traffic modeling software (Emme2) is 16 years old and lacks the
ability to analyze complex multi -modal scenarios such as the dramatic impact the introduction of
SMART light rail services will have in the very near future; and
WHEREAS, Vision Traffic Suite 134 is significantly more powerful than Emme2
because it incorporates the entire range of transportation analysis tools, from strategic planning
and traffic engineering to multi -modal simulations for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and
light rail; and
WHEREAS, Public Works staff reviewed a number of traffic simulation, traffic analysis,
and forecast modeling programs and determined that Vision Traffic Suite clearly is the system
that best meets San Rafael's current and evolving needs; and
WHEREAS, staff believes that this review process has produced the best results for the
City and, due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the program and software,
recommends the waiver of formal bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the PTV America traffic simulation software (Vissim V4), the
traffic analysis and forecasting software (Vissum S2) and the first year of technical support is
$25,200; and
WHEREAS, sufficient resources have been set aside in the current Public Works
General Fund budget to fund this one-time expenditure.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows:
Formal bidding is hereby waived, and the Director of Public Works is authorized to purchase the
traffic modeling and forecasting software described above from PTV America, Inc., as described
in Exhibit A (attached) and in an amount not to exceed $25,200.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City held on Monday, the 17`h day of June, 2013 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
File No.: 18.06.63