SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a Blanket Purchase Order to Encore Broadcast Systems, Inc. of Tampa, FL, in the amount of $563,000 for the purchase of advanced audio-video equipment for Main Library, Fire Station 45, Police sites, Public Utilities sites, and General Services; increase the budget in capital improvement project 315-94890, Advanced Enterprise Audio Visual R and R by $563,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Vendor selection is in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1) (d), Code of Ordinances - Other government bid. The City will piggyback on Hillsborough Co. School Contract ITB 1411s-EST TV Studio Equipment, Purchase, Installation, Repair and Related Parts. This contract was awarded to Encore Broadcast Systems of Tampa as the qualified vendor to provide procurement and technical design of audio, video, networking, IP Cameras, hearing loop, software licensing, and installation services.
The scope of services to be performed includes procurement, design and installation of electronic equipment to upgrade AV equipment in various City facilities (listed above).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital improvement project 315-94890, Advanced Enterprise Audio Visual R&R by $563,000 in reimbursement revenue. User departments will transfer in funding at purchase to provide actual revenues to fund this contract.