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Contract Amendment for County Radio System Consulting

Original title: Third Amendment to Agreement between Alachua County and Federal Engineering, Inc. for Radio System Consulting Services based on Request for Proposal (RFP) 17-670.

May 9, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This modifies the terms of a professional services contract for the county's emergency and public safety radio infrastructure, which impacts how the county manages its communication systems.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Alachua County residents

Residents rely on the county's radio system for public safety and emergency services.

Federal Engineering, Inc.

The company is a party to the contract and is subject to the terms of the third amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 9, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Alachua County is proposing a third to its existing contract with Federal Engineering, Inc. for consulting services related to the county's radio system. This item is listed as a for the Board of County Commissioners.

Key Facts

The document is the 'Third Amendment' to an existing agreement between Alachua County and Federal Engineering, Inc.
The contract concerns consulting services for the county's radio system.
The agreement is based on the original Request for Proposal (RFP) 17-670.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.
The file number associated with this action is 23-0734.
The document was introduced on April 14, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a consent item?

A is a category of business on a meeting agenda that is typically approved in a single vote without individual discussion, assuming there are no objections.

What does Federal Engineering, Inc. do for the county?

They provide consulting services for the county's radio system, which is used for public safety and emergency communications.

Why It Matters

This modifies the terms of a professional services contract for the county's emergency and public safety radio infrastructure, which impacts how the county manages its communication systems.

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Long-term Contractual Relationship

The existence of a 'Third Amendment' indicates a multi-year, ongoing professional relationship between the county and this specific vendor.

Alachua County Federal Engineering, Inc.

Connected Entities

otherRFP 17-670“The original Request for Proposal that established the basis for the contract.”Map →

organizationFederal Engineering, Inc.“The consulting firm providing radio system services to the county.”Map →

other23-0734“The file number for this specific agenda item.”Map →

organizationAlachua County“The local government entity entering into the contract amendment.”Map →

Sources

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