HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2023-90RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 90
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS PURSUANT TO NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2,60.210 (B)REGARDING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE PHOENIX G2
FIRE ST►TION ALERTING SYSTEM FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEP►RTMENT, FROM
US DIGITAL DESIGNS USDD FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $158,504.85.
WHEREAS, the City of National City's Fire Department (NCFD) desires to update its
dispatching equipment from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department plans to acquire the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting
System; and
WHEREAS, US Digital Designs (USDD) is the sole manufacturer and distributor of
the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System; and
WHEREAS, ►S, USDD provides the station alerting system (including alert tones, digital
displays, and digital voice dispatch) to alert and notify crews of a call response; and
WHEREAS, this system will be installed at all three of National City's Fire Stations;
and
WHEREAS, this system is tightly integrated with the existing Computer Aided
Dispatch (CAD) system software, radio backup systems, and other network interfaces utilized
by the San Diego Fire Department Dispatching Center, whom dispatches all responses for
the NCFD; and
WHEREAS, the installation of the G2 system will provide the NCFD with a modern,
reliable, up to date alerting system that will have a seamless interface with the department's
existing emergency dispatching center; and
WHEREAS, crews will receive call information through a more reliable and time
expedient system, allowing them to respond more quickly, efficiently, and fully informed as
to the nature of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, all but one agency in the Metro Zone utilize this system and the fire
department's migration to this system will enhance operations throughout the Metro Zone
and our Operational Area; and
WHEREAS, the migration to this system will strengthen our cpabilities in the NCFD's
regional approach to hazard mitigation; and
WHEREAS, S, staff recommends waiving the formal bid process pursuant to NCMC
Section 2.60220 (B) for the sole source purchase of a Phoenix G2 Station Alerting System
for the NCFD for a not -to -exceed amount of $158,504.85.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Authorizes the Mayor to waive the formal bid process pursuant to NCMC
Section 2.60.220 (B) for the sole source purchase of a Phoenix G2 Station Alerting System
from USD0 for a not -to -exceed amount of $158,504.85 for the National City Fire Department.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and
enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2023.
ATTEST:
Morrison, Mayor
elley c #.pel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED S TO FORM:
City ,Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
June 20, 2023 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, uez, Yar ane, Molina, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
BY: ,G7e7
frt Shelley cn
MMC, City Clerk