Title
Public Communications Equipment and Services - COOP 20-077 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51174)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 154472 with DFW Communications, Inc. for an assignment from DFW Communications, Inc. dba Crosspoint Communication to Mobile Communications America, Inc. 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-47466.
Report
Summary
This contract allows Information Technology Services, Phoenix Fire, Phoenix Police, and other City departments to purchase public safety radios and microwave radios, provide services for the equipment and radios, as well as equipment for the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC). It primarily serves Phoenix Police and Phoenix Fire departments by providing a contract vehicle that allows the City to replace portable radios which are on a seven year replacement cycle.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on May 14, 2026.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $18,552,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Public Communications Equipment and Services, Contract 154472, Ordinance S-47466 on April 21, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Information Technology Services Department.