JOHNSTON TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC for approval of spending authority in the total amount not to exceed $2,140,913.95 through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with BuyBoard for Public Safety Video System Wireless Replacement Equipment and Services for the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security - 3 Years - Grant Fund

S78-L28746 -  Approve spending authority to purchase public safety video system wireless replacement equipment and services in the total amount not to exceed $2,140,913.95 through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Buyboard 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 public safety video system wireless replacement equipment and services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Buyboard in the amount not to exceed $2,140,913.95 for the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security.  It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, from the Buyboard contract supplier Johnston Technical Services, Inc. for a three-year period.

The scope of work requires the supplier to provide wireless network equipment along with associated engineering and certified field installation services for the next generation replacements for the current public safety video system.  This system supports the wireless transmission of streaming video from cameras to backhaul connected to the wired network and improves situational awareness of public venues, critical assets, transportation and commerce corridors, and public safety area of interest.

Zero-percentage goal approved on equipment and twenty-four  percentage goal approved on professional service by the Office of Business Opportunity.  Johnston Technical Services, Inc. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.

Name                                     Type of Work                                     Amount

Teksys, Inc                            Engineering Field Services                $275,000.00

Pay or Play:

This proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors.  In this case, the contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.

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:

No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.

$2,140,913.95 – Federal State Local – Pass Through Fund (5030)