REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 2015
FROM: BRYON HORN, Assistant Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Authorize a contract for a radio system needs assessment and communications operations review in the amount of $126,900 with CDX Wireless Technology Consulting, Inc. (Bid File 070115) (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Assistant Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with CDX Wireless Technology Consulting, Inc. (CDX) in the amount of $126,900 for public safety communications consulting services for a public safety radio system infrastructure needs assessment and maintenance operations review.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 1, 2015, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on the City's website and advertised in the Fresno Business Journal seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a public safety radio system infrastructure needs assessment and maintenance operations review for the Fresno Fire, Police, and Public Utilities Departments. On August 4, 2015 the City received proposals from six consulting firms. After a comprehensive review of the proposals and interview of the three firms considered best qualified for this project, staff recommends CDX is selected and that Council authorize the Assistant Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with CDX for $126,900 to begin this project. CDX was selected due to their impressive credentials, experience with public safety communications, excellent demonstration of their understanding of our RFP, and the detail of their plan to complete the assessment and review.
BACKGROUND
On July 1, 2015, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on the City's website and advertised in the Fresno Business Journal in which Fresno Fire Department sought proposals for a radio system needs assessment and communications operations review. The RFP identifi...
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