NETSYNC NETWORK SOLUTIONS for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $484,134.00 for PTZ Cameras through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Choice Partners for the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security - 2 Years - Grant Fund 

S78-N28781 -  Approve spending authority to purchase PTZ Cameras in the total amount not to exceed $484,134.00 through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Choice Partner for the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security.

Specific Explanation:

The Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority to purchase PTZ cameras through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Choice Partner in the amount not to exceed $484,134.00 for the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security.  It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, from the Choice Partner contract supplier NetSync Network Solutions for purchases over a two-year period.

The scope of work requires the supplier to furnish and deliver the PTZ cameras, which will replace failed cameras for the Public Safety Video System across the City.  The Public Safety Video System supports the wireless transmission of streaming video from the cameras to the wired network,  and improves situational awareness of public venues, critical assets, transportation and commerce corridors, and public safety area of interest.

M/WBE Participation:

MWBE zero-percent goal document was approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.

Hire Houston First:

This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance.  Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.

Fiscal Note:

Funding for this item is included in the FY2019 Adopted Budget.  Therefore, no Fiscal note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

$484,134.00 – Federal State Local – Pass Through Fund (5030)