Title
Vehicle Communication and Electrical Equipment Installation and Removal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Mobile Communications America for vehicle communication and electrical equipment installation and removal services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Chris Trull, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ The City uses an outside service provider to install and remove radio and communications equipment, emergency response equipment, video recorder systems, speed measurement devices, and various accessories mounted in City public safety vehicles and other City fleet vehicles.
§ The services consist of removing equipment from vehicles being decommissioned, cleaning and testing equipment for proper operation, and installing the old or new equipment into new or existing fleet vehicles.
§ On April 10, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one proposal was received.
§ Mobile Communications America meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $300,000 annually.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established on this contract because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Engineering and Property Management Operating Budget