STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $425,920.46, with two three-year renewal options in a total amount $440,545.46, as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for the purchase and installation of security and procedure web-based training for the Department of Aviation with Iron Bow Technologies, LLC through the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement - Total not to exceed $866,465.92 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the purchase and installation of the security and procedure web-based training for the Department of Aviation. The Department of Aviation requires all persons that are issued a Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) Clearance Badge be trained on the security procedures for accessing secure areas and driving on the Airport service roads. This training is critical for TSA Federal Regulations 1542 requirements for operating the airport. This computer training software will help the Department of Aviation remain in compliance with the FAA mandates and amendments and prevent safety violations that may result in possible fines. The Department of Aviation issues approximately 10,000 individual badges each year to contractors, food service workers and Airline employees. This agreement is critical to operating a safe and secure airport.
The Omnia Partners cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Su...
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