Title
Designated Aviation Channeling Services Contract - AVN RFP 19-026 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51429) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 151331 (Contract) with Telos Corporation to extend the term of the Contract. No additional funds are needed. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to continue using Ordinance S-46161.
Report
Summary
The Contract currently provides Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services, which manages background check processing, fingerprint-based criminal history record checks, security threat assessments (STA), and vetting services that notify the Aviation Department's (Aviation) Security Badging Office of changes in badge holder history. The DAC Contract allows for the transmission of data to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for STA background checks. Aviation uses an existing Identity Management System (IDMS) that is integrated with DAC to manage the security processes and programs.
In early 2024, Aviation entered into a new contract to upgrade the existing IDMS software to a substantially newer version. This software upgrade effort is occurring in parallel with the implementation of a new IDMS system from a different contractor. Both projects are complex and require the DAC for ongoing implementation and testing. The relocation of the Security Badging Office to Terminal 3 is also scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024. Transitioning the DAC during these projects would cause disruptions to badging services and pose risks to airport operations.
Aviation requests an extension of the current DAC Contract for up to one year or until a new contract is in place, whichever occurs first, to allow for the replacement of the existing IDMS system in a controlled environment that would allow for a seamless transition. Aviation will conduct a competitive procurement for new DAC services without interrupting operations.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
Upon approval the term of the Contract will be extended up to December 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The value of the Contract will be up to $900,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved:
• Designated Aviation Channeling Services Contract 151331 (Ordinance S-46161) on November 20, 2019.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.