Title
In-Building Radio Frequency Coverage Enhancement - IFB ITS 19-101 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51157)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to contracts with E.F. Charles, Inc., Contract No. 150516; Engineering Wireless Services, LLC, Contract No. 150515; and Hiller Companies LLC formerly American Fire Equipment, Division of the Hiller Company, Contract No. 150512 to extend the contract term for continued equipment and services to enhance wireless radio frequency coverage for departments Citywide. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-45825.
Report
Summary
This contract will continue to provide equipment and services that allow enhancements to radio coverage in existing building as well as new constructions and leased space. Services include but are not limited to installation of Distributed Antenna Systems or Bi-Directional Amplifiers. Radio frequency enhancement services help to improve emergency services by first responders as well as security staff within City-owned or leased buildings.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through July 10, 2025, with a one-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,000,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- In-Building Radio Frequency Coverage Enhancement contract award, Contracts 150516, 150515, and 150512, Ordinance S-45825, on June 19, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.