Council Report

City Council Report 
 
Date: 
May 18, 2026 
To: 
City Council 
Through: 
Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer 
From: 
Edward Quedens, Business Services Director 
 
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator 
Subject: 
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Radar Type 
Vehicle Detection Systems for Intelligent Transportation Systems for the 
Transportation Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) 
 
Recommendation 
 
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended. 
 
The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the 
contract to the sole source vendor, Summit Traffic Solutions in an amount not to exceed 
$500,000, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price 
Index.   
 
Background / Discussion 
 
The Transportation Department currently operates and maintains 515 signalized 
intersections, where reliable vehicle detection remains essential for smooth traffic flow and 
safe operations. Traffic signal detection systems play a vital role in maintaining safety and 
efficiency at intersections by identifying vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles in real time, 
allowing signals to adjust timing and manage movements to reduce conflicts. This is a new 
system and provider with modern technologies. Wavetronix technology supports this effort 
by analyzing intersection data and recommending updated max-green times, as well as 
offering the Smart Multi Approach system for cost-effective stop-bar detection.  
 
Transportation originally purchased Wavetronix as a demonstration, and the ITS group is 
pleased with its performance in monitoring traffic at signalized intersections. Summit Traffic 
Solutions is the sole and exclusive dealer for Wavetronix traffic radar products in the State 
of Arizona. 
 
Purchase Information 
 
Action: Award 
Procurement Type: Sole Source 
Contract Number: 2026106 
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method 
Protests Received: None   
Initial Contract Term: Three years 
Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of two years, subject to Administrative review and

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approval  
Funding Source: Transportation Department Operating and Capital Improvement Program 
Budgets through the Local Street Sales Tax Fund