Title
NG9-1-1 Call-Handling Equipment - State of Arizona Cooperative Contract - COOP 24-0332 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51060)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with AT&T Enterprises, LLC. to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 (hereinafter referred to as NG9-1-1) call handling equipment and services for the Fire and Police Departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $11,897,779.
Summary
This contract will provide NG9-1-1 services to the citizens and visitors to the City of Phoenix. NG9-1-1 is designed to provide access to emergency services from all connected communications sources and provide multimedia data capabilities for Public Safety Answering Points (hereinafter referred to as PSAPs) and other emergency service organizations. The State of Arizona currently provides the 9-1-1 network that PSAPs must be linked to in order to accept and route incoming 9-1-1 calls and texts. The City of Phoenix will use the State of Arizona Contract CTR055782 to purchase 9-1-1 call-handling equipment, ensuring uninterrupted access to the state's 9-1-1 network.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based upon the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. The State of Arizona is transitioning its 9-1-1 systems to AT&T Enterprises, LLC managed services and has established contracts to ensure local municipalities comply. The State of Arizona NG9-1-1 Call-Handling Equipment contract was awarded using a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 1, 2024 through June 20, 2026 with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $11,897,779. Funding is available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire and Police departments.