Title
Contract with Saab Sensis for Flight Information Management Solution (Ordinance S-44764)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Saab Sensis Corporation (Saab Sensis) to provide flight information management software subscription and the Aerobahn suite of products at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Airport). The cost of the contract will not exceed $1.5 million over the five-year term of the contract. The contract may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manger or his designee. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds relating to this item.
Report
Summary
The Saab Sensis Aerobahn suite of products assist with Airport operational decision making, gate utilization management, gathering performance statistics, and managing irregular operations at the Airport. The Aerobahn system tracks aircraft on Airport runways and taxiways to enhance safety, efficiency, situational awareness, and support playback of real time surveillance data. This capability is instrumental in researching airfield incursion, identifying trends, and developing new procedures that mitigate delays or similar incidents in the future. Currently, the Airport subscribes to the Aerobahn suite of products, including the Aerobahn Surface Manager, Global Flight Manager, Vehicle Tracking, and Airport Status Dashboard.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
A Determination Memo for Special Circumstance has been approved.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is five years and will commence on Oct. 1, 2018. There are no options to extend the term.
Financial Impact
The total cost of the contract will not exceed $1.5 million over the five-year term of the contract. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.