Title
CATS Video Maintenance and Repair Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for $263,463 with Transit Solutions LLC (TSI) for Video Maintenance and Repair services at various CATS facilities.
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Kenneth Chapman, CATS
Explanation
§ The City installs and maintains cameras and Blue Light phones in order to provide safety and security at all CATS facilities, equipment, and land.
§ The City previously contracted with TSI to maintain facility and alignment cameras and Blue Light phones for CATS; that contract with TSI has now expired.
§ On December 11, 2017, City Council authorized an agreement with A3 Communication based on a competitive solicitation process.
§ Prior to going live, the new vendor, A3 Communications, requires onboarding, safety, and security training.
§ In order to maintain continuity of safety and security services, a contract is necessary with the previous vendor, TSI, while the new vendor, A3 Communications, completes the required training.
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services.
§ The contract amount is $263,463 and covers the period between January 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018, for services rendered during A3 Communication’s on boarding time period.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget