TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Red Sky Technologies Inc., for Software Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $49,992.00 Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1538915
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Red Sky Technologies Inc., for Software Maintenance. This purchase order will cover the period of March 19, 2020 to March 18, 2021.
Red Sky software is used to alert District Police if someone within a District location calls 911. The application also gives the 911 operator the exact location of where the call is coming from; i.e., building address, location. In 2019, additional features were also added to record 911 calls.
Red Sky Technologies Inc., the sole service provider of E911 computer software, maintenance and support, has submitted prices for the services required. Inasmuch as Red Sky Technologies Inc. is the only source of supply for the services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Red Sky Technologies Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services required.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Red Sky Technologies Inc., in an amount not to exceed $49,992.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, John Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:RP:EW
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for February 20, 2020