Title
Temporary Fire Station 55 Firefighter Staffing (Ordinance S-44304)
Description
Request retroactive authorization to enter into an agreement with North Central Group dba: Marriott Residence Inn, North Phoenix, Happy Valley (Apple Nine Hospitality Management, Inc), for a two-room studio to be used for a four-person fire engine crew, seven days per week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for fire and emergency medical response to the North Valley area, specifically including the "Norterra" area. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all related funds.
Report
Summary
In Summer 2017, the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) identified extended response times in the Norterra area and other areas in north Phoenix distant from the city core. Nationally, response times are a critical driving force in the planning and provision of fire and emergency medical services in the community. As a result, PFD began discussions with the Norterra community, the City Council, and the City Manager's Office in an effort to address the response times concern. After numerous discussions and considerations of response time data, it was determined that the most effective, efficient way to alleviate the immediate response times concern was to position a fire engine crew at an extended-stay hotel in the vicinity. This innovative solution will be utilized during the construction of a permanent Fire Station 55.
Firefighters began operations from "temporary" Fire Station 55, at the Marriott Residence Inn, on Jan. 8, 2018.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved emergency determination memo citing the urgent need to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Norterra area.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is a maximum of two years. The duration of the contract may be shortened, depending on the construction timeline of Fire Station 55.
Financial Impact
The aggregate, two-year contract value will not exceed $180,000 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Fire Department's operating budget.
Location
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.