Title
V-Desk II System Operator - RFA 19-021 - Amendment (Ordinance S-49165)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148626 with Skyline Productions, Inc. for the purchase of V-Desk II System Operator services for the Communications Office. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $30,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide highly technical, trained and skilled multi-robotics camera operator services for the robotic camera system located in the PHXTV studios, which provides live-broadcast capability for meetings in the City Council Chambers and City Hall Assembly Rooms, both on-air and online. The use of robotic cameras in the City Council Chambers and Assembly Rooms provides the City cost savings and staffing efficiencies, as fewer people are required to produce meeting coverage for broadcast.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Sept. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $30,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $130,000. Funds are available in the Communications Office's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• V-Desk II System Operator Contract 148626 (Ordinance S-45033) on Oct. 3, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Communications Office.