Title
Robotic Camera System Operator - RFA 19-021 - Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-45033)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Skyline Productions, Inc. to provide robotic camera system operator services for the Communications Office. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The five-year aggregate value of this contract will not exceed $100,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide highly technical, trained and skilled multi-robotics camera operator services for the robotic camera system located in the PHXTV studios, which provides live-broadcast capability for meetings in the City Council Chambers and City Hall Assembly Rooms, both on-air and online.
The use of robotic cameras in the City Council Chambers and Assembly Rooms provides the city cost savings and staffing efficiencies, as fewer people are required to produce meeting coverage for broadcast.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing the technical nature of the system and the support necessary for continuous operation of the system as part of PHXTV’s critical day-to-day business requirements.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the contract with Skyline Productions, Inc. be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about Oct. 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $100,000 (including applicable taxes), with an estimated annual expenditure of $20,000. Funds are available in department budgets for this request.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Communications Office.