PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: April 8, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an acquisition contract for the purchase of hardware and software for an inventory management solution for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department managed by the Department of Information and Technology Services in the estimated amount $942,506.25; and (2) a four-year service price agreement in the estimated amount $2,272,500.00, with two one-year renewal options in the estimated amount of $1,575,962.00, as detailed in the Fiscal Information, for maintenance and support for an inventory management solution for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department managed by the Department of Information and Technology Services - Apptricity Corporation, most advantageous proposer of eight - Total estimated amount of $4,790,968.25 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($1,508,996.48) and General Fund ($3,281,971.77) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
These agreements will allow for the implementation of hardware and software for an inventory management solution and maintenance and support for Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (DFD) managed by the Department of Information and Technology Services.
DFD currently relies on an inventory system that requires multiple manual processes to track the purchase, distribution, and lifecycle of:
* Firefighting gear and equipment
* Fire station operational supplies
* Emergency medical sup...
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