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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and CDK Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems, to provide Ouster Lidar System and Ouster Blue City Analytics for the purpose of enhancing pedestrian safety and improving traffic management throughout Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the purchasing agent determines, according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board, that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by CDK Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems (“Southern Lighting”), meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed total contract amount is more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00); and,
WHEREAS, section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for council approval by resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00);” and,
WHEREAS, approval of the contract will enhance travel safety for the citizens of Davidson County through improved traffic management and pedestrian protection measures.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Southern Lighting, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: that this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government and CDK Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems, to provide Ouster Lidar System and Ouster Blue City Analytics for the purpose of enhancing pedestrian safety and improving traffic management throughout Davidson County.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by a resolution receiving 21 affirmative votes.
The estimated value of this contract is $6,000,000 and therefore requires Council approval. The contract term begins upon approval of all required parties and filing in the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office and extends for 60 months.
According to the sole source review form, Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems is the exclusive distributor of the BlueCity product in Tennessee. The product would be utilized as part of the implementation of a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, as approved by the Metropolitan Council by Ordinance No. BL2024-723. Per the grant terms, only a single supplier is acceptable.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6599268 with CDK Enterprises, LLC dba Southern Lighting & Traffic Systems for Ouster Lidar System and Ouster Blue City Analytics is $6,000,000 to be paid from Fund 40024, Business Unit 42401024. However, actual expenses may be paid from various departments’ funds and business unit numbers when purchase orders are issued.