SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order with APG Electric Inc, dba APG Technology (APG) for audio and video equipment, wireless equipment, supplies, and related services, in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, for the period March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
APG services provide audio and video (AV) infrastructure and support for City presentations and training solutions across 62 city facilities. This infrastructure includes monitors, televisions, video walls, access points, switches, control systems, wiring and mounting equipment necessary for installations of AV and wireless solutions in support of departmental operations, as well as public wireless services at libraries and other public spaces.
Projects anticipated during this contract period includes upgrades of aging video walls at the City’s Emergency Operations Center at Fire Station 48 and in the Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center. Both systems are out of warranty and are more than six years old. Additional improvements are planned for Fire Station 45 and the District 3 Police Substation (Countryside).
Wiring services are also anticipated to support the remodel of the Police Main Station located at 645 Pierce Street.
APG Technology services and products are available through the Tips-USA Interlocal Purchasing System Contract 230105, Technology Solutions, Products, and Services (Department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center) valid through May 31, 2028. Authorization to utilize this contract is requested.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in various departmental cost centers in object codes 550100 (Office Supplies), 550400 (Operating Supplies) and 550800 (Computer Parts), as well as various Capital Improvement Projects to fund these purchases.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
These purchases help achieve strategic objectives 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 for High Performing Government. The Information Technology Department maintains critical public infrastructure to deliver sustain a high level of service to support a safe and healthy community.
