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Killeen staff seeks $616,126 sole‑source agreement to begin traffic‑signal upgrades
Summary
The city recommended a sole‑source letter of agreement with Mobiltrix/Mobile Trex LLC to supply UNIX traffic‑signal equipment as year 1 of a five‑year upgrade plan for 12 intersections; the equipment purchase is $616,126 and staff will install the components with Iteris providing programming support.
City staff on Feb. 3 requested authorization to execute a sole‑source letter of agreement for $616,126 to purchase UNIX traffic‑signal equipment to support year 1 of a five‑year signal upgrade and maintenance plan.
Transportation staff explained that the city’s Traffic Management Center is fully compatible with UNIX equipment and that Mobiltrix (transcribed variously as Mobiltrix/Mobile Trex/Mobile Trucks LLC in the packet and presentation) is the sole Texas distributor for the systems in use. The first‑year work would replace vehicle detection cameras, electrical components, signal heads and cabinets at 12 intersections; staff said the FY26 budget includes $663,000 for the plan and the $616,126 equipment letter aligns with that budgeted program.
Staff told council that city crews will install the hardware while Iteris Inc. will provide programming and connect the upgraded equipment to the traffic management center. Councilmembers asked whether the system allows remote monitoring and adjustments from the TMC; staff confirmed the upgrades provide enhanced live intersection flow data and remote adjustment capability.
The item was included in the consent agenda and approved as part of the consent vote. The consent vote covered multiple items; the consent agenda passed 6-0.
Notes on vendor spelling: the transcript and packet include multiple variants (Mobiltrix, Mobile Trex, Mobile Trucks). The vendor name as presented in staff slides and the FY26 packet is Mobiltrix LLC; the article notes the transcript variants and reports the procurement amount as presented to the council.
