Title
Seon Systems Sales, Inc., Contract for Camera System Upgrade on Regional Transit System (RTS) Buses (B)
This item is a request to approve rankings for Request For Proposal (RFP) #RTSX-110054-DS and execute a contract with Seon Systems Sales, Inc., to upgrade the camera system on Regional Transit System (RTS) buses.
Explanation
On September 26, 2011, the City's Purchasing Division solicited Request for Proposals (RFP) to upgrade the camera system on City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) buses. The RFP process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Seven (7) proposals were submitted by the deadline. The submissions contained the technical proposal and the price proposal. An evaluation team consisting of City staff evaluated the proposals and is recommending the following ranking of the top four (4) firms:
1. Seon Systems Sales, Inc.
2. Reidy, Rhodes & Taylor Communications
3. Apollo Video Technologies
4. Safety Vision, LLC
RTS desires to enter a contract with Seon Systems Sales, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $418,576 have been provided by federal grants and are available in the RTS budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve staff's recommended ranking of the top four (4) firms; and 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the top ranked firm or next ranked firm if those negotiations are not successful, for the camera system upgrade on Regional Transit System (RTS) buses, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.