Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Directors of the Departments of Technology (DoT) and Public Utilities (DPU) to enter into an agreement with CalAmp Corporation (dba Wireless Matrix Corporation) to provide automated vehicle location (AVL) services for the AVL system utilized by DPU with a term period coverage from June 18, 2014 to June 17, 2015, at a cost of $184,734.00 . The original agreement (EL011222), awarded through RFP SA003436, was authorized by ordinance 1406-2010, passed December 13, 2010, and provided service through June 17, 2012. The original contract provided language to allow for one year of AVL services and two (2) annual renewals for a three (3) year agreement, subject to mutual agreement and approval from proper City authorities. The second of the two renewals was processed by authority of ordinance 1036-2013, passed June 10, 2013, through purchase order EL014595.
This ordinance will also authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to issue a purchase order for replacement parts needed to maintain the AVL system. The purchase order will provide for twenty-five (25) replacement R26 AVL reporting units and associated accessories at a cost of $5,599.75. CalAmp Corporation is the sole source supplier for the R26 units needed for the DPU AVL system, so this purchase is requested under sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
The AVL system enables the location and monitoring of City-owned vehicles managed by DPU. The system is used to determine the geographic location of vehicles through the use of a GPS and transmits the location back to the requestor. The system visually displays the location of the vehicles in near real time, as well as records the information for replay and reporting.
The benefits of the system include:
· Increased operating efficiencies through route optimization and evenly distributing workloads
· Improved customer serv...
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