Title
Parts and Services for Direct Current Batteries and Power Plants Contract - IFB-26-0107 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52774) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Exponential Power, Inc. to provide parts and services for direct current batteries and power plants operated by the Information Technology Services Department in support of departments citywide. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $950,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide as-needed parts and services such as the installation, removal, and maintenance of direct current battery systems at radio communication sites operated by the Information Technology Services Department in support of the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) and other City departments. This contract authorizes the City to purchase parts, equipment, and services to support both existing and new battery-operated power plants. These batteries power all the RWC-managed communication sites and are instrumental in keeping Fire and Police departments' public safety radio systems operational in the event of a power outage.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. One vendor submitted a bid deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Exponential Power, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 23, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $950,000. Funding is available in the Information Technology Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager David Mathews and the Information Technology Services Department.