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Approval to Purchase Mach Alert Fire Station Alerting Systems

Original title: AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE UNDER STATE OF FLORIDA ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT SOURCE (ACS) 43190000-NASPO CONTRACT - Mach Alert Fire Station Alerting Systems - Fire Department

Record date · December 12, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering authorization to purchase new fire station alerting technology through an existing state-level contract. This purchase is intended for the Fire Department.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the city to bypass a separate bidding process by using a pre-negotiated state contract (ACS 43190000-) to acquire Mach Alert systems for the Fire Department.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fire Department

The department will receive new alerting technology systems.

Directly affected

City Council

The council is responsible for voting on the authorization of the purchase.

Key Facts

The City Council is reviewing authorization for the purchase of Mach Alert Fire Station Alerting Systems.
The purchase is being made under the State of Florida Alternative Contract Source (ACS) 43190000-NASPO contract.
The equipment is designated for the Fire Department.
The file number for this legislative item is 24-2726.

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The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
The item was introduced on November 20, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Alternative Contract Source (ACS)?

An ACS is a pre-negotiated contract established by the state that allows local governments to purchase goods or services without having to conduct their own separate competitive bidding process.

What is the purpose of the Mach Alert system?

The document identifies it as a fire station alerting system for the Fire Department.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The city is utilizing a NASPO cooperative purchasing agreement to expedite the acquisition of fire safety technology.

City Council Fire Department

Connected Entities

Fire Department, City Council, State of Florida and 1 more

OrganizationFire Department“The department receiving the new alerting systems.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body reviewing the authorization.”Map →

locationState of Florida“The entity that established the Alternative Contract Source (ACS) used for this ”Map →

OrganizationMach Alert“The vendor providing the fire station alerting systems.”Map →

Sources

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