Title
Global Positioning System (GPS) Handheld Locator - Quotation
History
The Public Works Department currently utilizes two Trimble GeoXT GPS (Global Position System) handheld locators. These handheld units are used to collect data regarding locations of water valves, hydrants, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, streetlights, signs, ponds, trees and multiple other infrastructure for the Geographical Information System (GIS) of the village. Utilizing the previously collected data, the units have been used to locate structures that have been buried by contractors.
These handheld units are over 5 years old and are becoming obsolete with the newer ESRI software utilized by our GIS. They have also become very limited on functionality. The new Trimble GeoXT units will be capable of holding additional existing infrastructure data and quicker operation.
There is only one authorized reseller of the Trimble GeoXT handheld unit for the area, Seiler Instrument of Westmont, Illinois. A quote was obtained from Seiler Instrument for two replacement Trimble GeoXT handheld units in the amount totaling $14,075.
On October 21, 2013, this item was reviewed by the Public Works and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
There are sufficient funds available in Account 031-6002-460110 and 031-6002-460180 for this purchase.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve waiving the bid process;
And
Approve accepting the quotation from Seiler Instrument of Westmont, Illinois, for the purchase of two (2) Trimble GEOXT Handheld units for an amount not to exceed $14,075.