Title
CATS Facilities Security Camera Maintenance Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with A3 Communications, Inc. for cameras, blue light phones, and video maintenance on all CATS fixed cameras for a three-year term, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
David Moskowitz, CATS
Explanation
§ Facility video surveillance systems on CATS facilities are critical for the safety and security of our customers, staff, and city assets. Facility video is a key part of insurance subrogation and resolving legal claims levied against the city.
§ CATS currently contracts with A3 Communications, Inc. to maintain and upgrade the facility video systems.
§ The current contract is the result of an RFP process conducted in 2017. This request is to enter into a new contract with the existing vendor for a three-year term.
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services 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 based on continuity of service, security, and location requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $131,720 in year one and $263,433 in years two and three.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a contract with a waiver of solicitation for services and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget