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Fourth Amendment to the agreement with Carousel Industries of North America, Inc. for implementation, configuration, and support of nine new VESTA 9-1-1 call-taker consoles.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Fourth Amendment to the agreement with Carousel Industries of North America, Inc. (Carousel) for implementation, configuration, and support of nine (9) new 9-1-1 call-taker consoles.
• This Fourth Amendment will provide for implementation, configuration, and support of nine (9) new 9-1-1 call-taker consoles, adding to the existing VESTA 9-1-1 solution in the amount of $181,489.35.
• Funding for this Amendment is included in the FY23 Amended Budget as amended on August 15, 2023. This is now budgeted in the E911 Fund in the Safety and Emergency Services Department.
• This Agreement provides for the Department of Safety and Emergency Services to continue contract services and allow for the refresh of hardware and software technology for the 9-1-1 phone system with Carousel Industries of North America, Inc.
• This Amendment increases the contract by $181,489.35 for a revised total contract value of $4,742,957.53. The County Administrator has authority to increase maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) contracts not to exceed 50% of the original Board of County Commissioners (Board) award amount, per County Code 2-184(b). The total cumulative increases to date, including this Amendment, are $514,928.12, which does not exceed 50% of original Board award amount.
• The First Amended and Restated Agreement was approved by the Board on January 12, 2021, in the amount of $4,228,029.41. The Second Amendment was approved by the County Administrator on April 5, 2022, in the amount of $116,226.00. The Third Amendment increased the contract in the amount of $217,212.77 for a revised total contract value of $4,561,468.18.
Contract No. 156-0302-M increase in the amount of $181,489.35 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $4,742,957.53, through January 12, 2024.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Delivery First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of County services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
This Amendment will provide for implementation, configuration, and support of nine (9) new 9-1-1 call-taker consoles, adding to the existing VESTA 9-1-1 solution and increasing the contract by $181,489.35 to a new total revised amount of $4,742,957.53.
Background/Explanation:
The First Amended and Restated Agreement was approved by the Board on January 12, 2021, in the amount of $4,228,029.41. The Second Amendment was approved by the County administrator on April 5, 2022, in the amount of $116,226.00. The Third Amendment was approved by the County Administrator on January 31, 2023, in the amount of $217,212.77.
Fiscal Impact:
Current approved contract amount: $4,561,468.18
Fourth Amendment increase: $ 181,489.35
Total revised amount: $4,742,957.53
Funding is derived from the Emergency Communication E911 System Funds
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Fourth Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-184(b).
Staff Member Responsible:
James Fogarty, Bureau Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Joe Lauro, Director Administrative Services
Partners:
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Fourth Amendment