HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Emergency Call Software and TrainingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��
MEETING DATE: JULY 5, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE FOR EMERGENCY CALL SOFTWARE AND
TRAINING
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for quote for
emergency call software and training from APCO Institute.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is divided between three different accounts: 113-44500-209-04
(IT Software License & Maintenance Fees) in an amount not to exceed $20,961.00, which
is reimbursed by Tarrant County 911, 100-44500-210-3 (IT Software License &
Maintenance Fees) in an amount not to exceed $601.50, and 100-42225-210-3 (EMS
Expenses and Supplies) in an amount not to exceed $2,316.93. Total project cost is not
to exceed $23,879.43.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for new emergency medical dispatch instruction cards and dispatch
software. The software and cards will be installed in the Police/Fire Dispatch Center and
provide easy access to pre -arrival medical questions and procedures for dispatch
personnel who field emergency calls of a medical nature. This software is replacing an
older system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000.00. Three quotes were
submitted as noted below. APCO Institute submitted the lowest quote meeting
specifications.
APCO Institute
$23,879.43
Priority Dispatch
$74,910.50
Power Phone
$69,080.00
Staff recommends approval.