Title
American Medical Response of Maricopa, LLC Contract for 9-1-1 System (Ordinance S-46633)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with American Medical Response of Maricopa, LLC (AMR) for annual online support reimbursement of the Dispatch Works Baker 9-1-1 System in the operation of Regional 9-1-1 program services. The total amount will not exceed $100,236.16. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix, as a political subdivision of the state and through resolutions by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) member agencies, was designated as the contracted agent for the 9-1-1 system in 1989. Regional 9-1-1 Services was established as a section of the Phoenix Fire Department to oversee the 9-1-1 program. The 9-1-1 Administrator, head of the Regional 9-1-1 Services, manages the 9-1-1 system throughout the Maricopa region. Responsibilities of the 9-1-1 Administrator include budget and billing, on behalf of the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in the Maricopa region, to the State 9-1-1 Office who manages the 9-1-1 fund. The AMR PSAP is part of the Maricopa region and the annual support for their Dispatch Works Baker 9-1-1 system costs are eligible for costs reimbursed by the 9-1-1 Program Grant Agreement between the State of Arizona acting through the Arizona Department of Administration Office of Grants and Federal Resources and the City of Phoenix acting as System Administrator.
The City of Phoenix will administer funds to American Medical Response of Maricopa, LLC for reimbursement of online annual support for the Dispatch Works Baker 9-1-1 System incurred while engaged in the joint operation of the Regional 9-1-1 Program services outlined in this Agreement.
This item was approved by Business Investment Request Form 3106.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement with American Medical Response of Maricopa, LLC, if approved, will be for two years, beginning on or about June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022. Provisions of the contract may include an option to extend the term up to two years, which may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
The estimated annual expenditure is $50,118.08 with an aggregate value not to exceed $100,236.16 over the two-year contract period. The City of Phoenix will act as a pass-through agency for procurement of 9-1-1 equipment, 9-1-1 networking, and 9-1-1 services on behalf of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) member agencies. The City of Phoenix will be reimbursed through the 9-1-1 grant that was awarded to the City of Phoenix specifically for these purchases.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.