STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize an acquisition contract for the purchase and installation of audio and visual switching equipment for the Office of Emergency Management with AVI-SPL, LLC through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $187,536.67 - Financing: 2022 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchase agreement will provide for the purchase and installation of audio and visual switching equipment for the Office of Emergency Management. This equipment controls the audio and visual capabilities within the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and enables the Office of Emergency Management to display various media sources on EOC displays, conduct briefings, as well as hold non-emergency meetings, trainings, and exercises. This purchase will replace an existing failed critical component with an updated system and will ensure the continuous operation of the EOC in the event of an emergency.
The Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on November 3, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2024
FY 2025
Future Years
2022 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund
$187,536.67
$0.00
$0.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
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