Title
Emergency Management and Public Safety Consulting (Ordinance S-46711)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Kevin Kalkbrenner to provide emergency management and public safety consulting due to COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $37,000. Further request authority for City Controller to expend funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City Manager's Office is seeking a contract to provide emergency management and public safety consulting services during COVID-19. During the pandemic additional focus on emergency management and public safety is critical. Mr. Kalkbrenner served as Emergency Manager for the City of Phoenix for more than six years and has direct experience with City government at a high level, maneuvering the daily communications with management and elected officials, creating a situation of expediency and strong communication.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing emergency. Kevin Kalkbrenner has over 30 years of experience in emergency management and public safety with the City of Phoenix. His knowledge and background qualifies him as an expert with the City during COVID-19 and the immediate response that is necessary.
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about Council approval on June 3, 2020. Funds are available in the City Manager's office budget.
Financial Impact
This contract will not exceed $37,000 and has a term of 90 days.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the City Manager's Office.