Submitted By: Lyn Cole / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve use of the State of Florida Department of Management Services alternate source agreement for the purchase of a dispatch radio console from Motorola, Inc. for the 9-1-1 Communications Center expansion in the amount of $59,729
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The recent expansion of the 9-1-1 Communications Center ("the Center") added an additional ten (10) workstations. An additional Motorola, Inc. ("Motorola") MCC7500 dispatch radio console is needed to run the Center more efficiently when split channels are required.
As a political subdivision of the state of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of Florida Department of Management Services ("DMS") alternate contract source ("ACS") agreements under Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code. ACS agreements have been competitively solicited by governmental agencies and evaluated and determined by the Florida Secretary of Management Services to be cost-effective and to afford best value. DMS's ACS Agreement for Public Safety Communications Products, Services, and Solutions, Contract 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS, is effective for a five-year term commencing on January 1, 2022, and expiring on December 31, 2026.
The purchase price is based on the 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS contract pricing.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The additional radio is needed to achieve operational excellence of the 9-1-1 Communications Center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available and budgeted for in account 120-018-835-521-66-64010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City's standard purchase order terms and conditions will be utilized for the procurement of this equipment.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with Chang...
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