Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive of the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Award a Five-Year Contract to Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due, Based Upon the Unique Aspects of the All-Inclusive Pre-Incident Planning Software and Services for a Total Five-Year Cost of $79,017
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving of the competitive bidding requirement and awarding a five-year contract to Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due, based upon the unique aspects of the all-inclusive pre-incident planning software and services for a total five-year cost of $79,017.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the waiving of the competitive bidding requirement due to sole source; and,
B. Approving the purchase of pre-incident planning software from Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for a total five-year cost of $79,017; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council; or,
5. Defer action to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code
* The Charter, Article II-Power of City, Sec. 200-Powers
* The Charter, Article XI-Fiscal Administration, Section 1105-Budget-Appropriations
* Title 3-Revenue and Finance-Chapter 3.04-Purchasing System-Article 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2021/22 budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
Emergency response personnel frequently do not have the critical scene, occupancy, and building information they need when responding to calls, especially for residential structures whe...
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